2-Phenylethanol (2-PE), a common compound found in plants and microorganisms, exhibits
broad-spectrum antifungal activity. Using Botrytis cinerea, we demonstrated that 2-PE …

Grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) is a common disease in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.),
which can cause a severe reduction in production. Clonostachys rosea (C. rosea) is an …

Fungal infections significantly alter the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by
plants, but the mechanisms for VOCs affecting fungal infections of plants remain largely …

To explore the effects of hot air (HA, 38° C for 12 h) treatment on the phenylpropanoid
metabolism in cherry tomatoes, phenylpropanoid metabolite levels and the activities and …

Abstract (E)-2-Hexenal is a reactive electrophile species released by green plants upon
herbivory or pathogenic infection and induces various defense responses. In this study,(E)-2 …

The volatile organic compounds produced by plants and microorganisms have been widely
used for postharvest disease control due to their high antifungal capacity. In this research, a …

This study aimed to reveal the effects and possible mechanism of terpinen-4-ol, the main
component of tea tree oil (TTO), on the disease resistance of strawberry fruit. When the …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of tee tree oil (TTO) against the main
fungal disease in strawberries and a possible mechanism for the effects. TTO vapor …

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 …

Apple ring rot caused by Botryosphaeria dothidea is an important disease in China, which
leads to serious economic losses during storage. Plant activators are compounds that …