Thyme and Savory Essential Oil Vapor Treatments Control Brown Rot and Improve the Storage Quality of Peaches and Nectarines, but Could Favor Gray Mold

Thyme and Savory Essential Oil Vapor Treatments Control Brown Rot and Improve the Storage Quality of Peaches and Nectarines, but Could Favor Gray Mold

The effect of biofumigation, through slow-release diffusors, of thyme and savory essential oils (EO), was evaluated on the control of postharvest diseases and quality of peaches and nectarines. EO fumigation was effective in controlling postharvest rots. Naturally contaminated peaches and nectarines...

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Main Authors: Karin Santoro, Marco Maghenzani, Valentina Chiabrando, Pietro Bosio, Maria Lodovica Gullino, Davide Spadaro, Giovanna Giacalone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
biofumigation
Monilinia spp.
Botrytis spp.
essential oils
stone fruit
postharvest disease
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/7/1/7

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