Research Journal of Biological Sciences

Year: 2014
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Page No. 109 - 111

Evaluation of Antifungal Properties of Zataria multiflora L. and Mentha piperita L. Extracts on Aspergillus flavus

Authors : Mehdi Mohamadian Sarcheshmeh, Mmarjan Nikan, Abolfazl Haseli and Sahar Omidpanah

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