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The synergistic effects of ajoene and the microwave power density memories of water on germination inhibition of some fungal spores are examined. The study reveals power memory varying different synergistic effects of different concentrations of ajoene on the inhibition of spore germination.
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Rai, S., Singh, U.P., Mishra, G.D. et al. Synergistic effects of ajoene and the microwave power density memories of water on germination inhibition of fungal spores. Med. Biol. Eng. Comput. 33, 313–316 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02510505
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