Antifungal activity screening for mint and thyme essential oils against Rhizopus stolonifer and their application in postharvest preservation of strawberry and peach fruits.

J YanH WuF ShiH WangK ChenJ FengWen-Suo Jia

Published in: Journal of applied microbiology (2020)

This study provides potential applications of natural plant extract, as alternatives to tradition fungicides, to control postharvest decay on fruits and vegetables.

Keyphrases

cell wall
oxidative stress
human health
health risk
heavy metals
climate change
essential oil