Botrytis cinerea and Penicillium expansum produce deterioration in fruit quality, causing
losses to the food industry. Thus, plant essential oils (EOs) have been proposed as a …

Essential oils (EOs) extracted from aromatic or medicinal plants are biodegradable, safe,
and regarded as alternatives to chemical pesticides to reduce fungal species attacking …

The aim of this study was to find an alternative to synthetic fungicides currently used in the
control of devastating fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea, the causal agent of grey mould …

Plant essential oils have the potential to replace the synthetic fungicides in the management
of postharvest diseases of fruit and vegetables. The aim of this study was to access the in …

Background Botrytis cinerea causes serious gray mold disease in many plants. This
pathogen has developed resistance to many fungicides. Thus, it has become necessary to …

BACKGROUND: The consequence of misusing chemical biocides in controlling pests and
diseases has drawn the attention of policy makers to the development of methods potentially …

Growing concerns about food safety and environmental protection have created a need for
new and safe plant disease control strategies. The aim of this study was to find an alternative …

The antifungal activities of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), fennel (Foeniculum vulgare
Mill.), summer savory (Satureja hortensis L.) and thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) essential oils …

Aims The essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) has been evaluated as a potential
eco‐friendly antifungal agent against Botrytis cinerea. In this study, we investigated the …

Gray mold caused by Botrytis cinerea is one of the most destructive postharvest decay of
strawberry fruit. The present study aims to identify essential oils with antifungal activity …