Zanthoxylum molle Rehd. essential oil as a potential natural preservative in management of Aspergillus flavus

Essential oils are attracting attention owing to their potential as natural antimicrobial agents, and therefore, they find many applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries. This investigation aimed to evaluate the antifungal activity of Zanthoxylum molle essential oil (ZMEO) against Aspergillus flavus, a food contaminant. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry detected 51 compounds representing 95.72% of the ZMEO. 2-Undecanone (26.81%),...