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Use of Nerolidol in different industries and its property

Nerolidol is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohol that is present in various plants with a floral odour. The usage of nerolidol is widespread across different industries. It has been widely used in cosmetics (e.g., shampoos and perfumes) and in non-cosmetic products (e.g., detergents and cleansers).

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Antibacterial Activity of Selected Australian Native Plant Extracts

Thirty nine methanolic extracts from twenty five Australian native plants were investigated for their antibacterial activity against two Gram-positive (Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis) and negative (Aeromonas hydrophilia, Pseudomonas fluorescens) bacterial species using the disc diffusion assay.

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Growth of lavender industry in Australia

Interest in growing lavender in Australia has increased significantly over the last 5 years. There are now plantings in all States with the most interest in Victoria and southern NSW. The objective of this report is to review the current industry situation, including location, varieties grown, products and markets.

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Emerging Australian Rural Industries

The importance of this report is that it provides that basic statistical information for the new and emerging industries. As well as indicating the high aggregate value of the ‘new and emerging sector’, the report provides detailed statistical information for each new industry.

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Everything you need to know about Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Given the variability that can exist for eucalyptus oils, even when they are produced from the same botanical source, there is clearly a need for some sort of standard or specification for oils of commerce so that the buyer, or prospective buyer, knows what he can expect when he makes a purchase.

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Effects of Fragrance Inhalation on Sympathetic Adults

Fragrance inhalation of essential oils, such as pepper oil, estragon oil, fennel oil or grapefruit oil, resulted in 1.5- to 2.5-fold increase in relative sympathetic activity, representing low frequency amplitude of systolic blood pressure compared with inhalation of an odourless solvent

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An Introductory Overview of the Essential Oil Industry in Australia

Broad introductory overview of the Australian essential oil industry and where it stands in the global market place. Australia is best known for its unusual plant and wild life. It's unique range of native flora and diverse climates provide it with an important place within the global essential oil industry

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Comparison of extraction and distillation methods in essential oils

The yield of essential oil was consistently higher from steam distillation than hydrodistillation, a similar number of compounds was recovered from both hydrodistillation and steam distillation. Essential oil content and composition varied by plant species and plant part.

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