Antibacterial mechanism of action of perilla leaf essential oil on Shigella flexneri and its preservation effectiveness in fresh-cut lettuce.

Shigella flexneri is a major foodborne pathogen and a leading cause of bacillary dysentery in developing countries, typically transmitted via contaminated water and fresh produce. Although perilla leaves-used as both food and medicine-are rich in bio…

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