Table 3. Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimal Fungicidal Concentration (MFC) (ppm) of the Cuminum cyminum L. Essential Oil From the Alborz Mountain of Iran Against Aspergillus Species Spores (106 spores/ml).
| Mold | MIC a | MFC a |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus parasiticus NRRL-2999 | 750 ppm | 3000 ppm |
| Aspergillus niger isolated from food sample | 1000 ppm | 3000 ppm |
| Aspergillus flavus PICC-AF24 | 1000 ppm | 3000 ppm |
| Aspergillus flavus PICC-AF39 | 1000 ppm | 2500 ppm |
aAbbreviations: MIC: Minimal Inhibitory Concentration; MFC: Minimal Fungicidal Concentration