Antimicrobial potential and chemical composition of Eucalyptusglobulus oil in liquid and vapour phase against food spoilage microorganisms

► Eucalyptus globulus essential oil shows antimicrobial potential against the range of food spoiling microorganisms. ► Significantly higher antimicrobial activity was observed in vapour phase. ► Higher percentage of monoterpene hydrocarbons (54.7%) present in the vapours as compared to oil (44.5%) could be responsible for the higher antimicrobial activity.