Antibacterial activity of Mexican oregano (Lippia graveolens H.B.K.) essential oil against of bacteria associated with postharvest spoilage of strawberries and tomatoes
This study identified *Enterobacter* and *Bacillus* species as key bacterial agents of postharvest spoilage in strawberries and tomatoes and demonstrated that Mexican oregano essential oil effectively inhibits these pathogens, highlighting its potential as a natural preservation strategy.