Antifungal mechanisms of α-terpineol and terpene-4-alcohol as the critical components of Melaleuca alternifolia oil in the inhibition of rot disease caused by Aspergillus ochraceus in postharvest grapes.
Qingjun KongL ZhangP AnJ QiX YuJun LuX RenPublished in: Journal of applied microbiology (2019)
α-Terpineol may be used as an alternative natural preservative for the postharvest storage of grapes and other fruits.