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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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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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