Back to matchesWe found a matchYour institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.TitleComposition and antimicrobial activities of the essential oil of Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq.AuthorsMevy, J. P.; Bessiere, J. M.; Rabier, J.; Dherbomez, M.; Ruzzier, M.; Millogo, J.; Viano, J.AbstractThe essential oil of the aerial parts of Triumfetta rhomboidea was analysed by GC and GC-MS and assayed for its antibacterial and antifungal activities. The main constituents identified were trans- β-caryophyllene (22.4%), kessane (14%) and caryophyllene oxide (13%). The antimicrobial tests showed a mild activity against Escherichia coli and Enterococcus hirae. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.PublicationFlavour & Fragrance Journal, 2006, Vol 21, Issue 1, p80ISSN0882-5734Publication typeArticleDOI10.1002/ffj.1511