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The clear zone inhibition diameter (mm) of onion essential oil against selected bacteria.
| Bacteria | Onion oil (5% of bulk oil) | Streptomycin |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 6.00 ± 0.000b | 10.90 ± 0.81b |
| S. Typhimurium | 6.17 ± 0.144b | 11.00 ± 0.22b |
| S. aureus | 6.00 ± 0.000b | 12.29 ± 0.61a |
| L. monocytogenes | 7.25 ± 0.354a | 12.2 ± 0.327a |
Note: values are given as mean ± standard deviation (n = 3). Inhibition zone includes diameter of disc (6 mm). Different letters indicate significant differences within columns at p < 0.05.
