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Efficacy of orange oil as an alternative postharvest management strategy of Botrytis cinerea on plums and strawberries

Article number

1451_30

Pages

207 – 210

Language

English

Abstract

Orange oil is a naturally occurring product that is known for its antimicrobial properties in the food and pharmaceutical industry.
The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of the dip application of orange oil against Botrytis cinerea causing grey mould on plums and strawberries by evaluating the curative and protective actions in the bath (dip) application.
This study showed that orange oil presents a promising active ingredient as an alternative postharvest biofungicide plant-based fungicide to protect stone fruit and berries from grey mould infection.

Publication

VII International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology: Next Frontiers for Improved Knowledge and Management of Postharvest Disease

Authors

N. Njombolwana-Swartz, J.C. Meitz-Hopkins, S. Monteiro, C.L. Lennox

Keywords

Botrytis cinerea, essential oil, postharvest dip application

Full text

https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2026.1451.30

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