Inactivation of Salmonella Enteritidis by clove essential oil: Multi-pathway responses and gene-function analyses.
Salmonella Enteritidis (S. Enteritidis) is a primary foodborne pathogen whose stress resistance raises major food safety concerns. Clove essential oil (CEO), a natural antimicrobial agent, has garnered considerable attention due to its broad-spectrum antibacterial activity. However, the molecular mechanisms responsible...