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Which chemical components have been successfully commercialized in the industry as antimicrobials/insecticidal agents?
Which chemical components have been successfully commercialized in the industry as antimicrobials/insecticidal agents?
- Menthon and carvone
- 1, 8-cineole and limonene
- Menthol and carvone (correct)
- Pulegone and menthon
What is the major genus from the family Lamiaceae used for its essential oils?
What is the major genus from the family Lamiaceae used for its essential oils?
- Lavandula
- Rosmarinus
- Salvia
- Mentha (correct)
Which chemical components are revealed to be rich in most of the essential oils of Mentha species?
Which chemical components are revealed to be rich in most of the essential oils of Mentha species?
- 1, 8-cineole, carvone, and pulegone
- Pulegone, menthol, and carvone (correct)
- Menthol, limonene, and β-caryophyllene
- Limonene, menthone, and 1, 8-cineole
What potential activities do essential oils from different Mentha species possess?
What potential activities do essential oils from different Mentha species possess?
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What prospect do antimicrobial and insecticidal properties of essential oils of Mentha species offer?
What prospect do antimicrobial and insecticidal properties of essential oils of Mentha species offer?
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