Antifungal activity of essential oil extracted from Melaleuca alternifolia against pathogenic fungi on mangoes (Mangifera Indica L.) for mango postharvest application

• Main Authors: Gunny, Ahmad Anas Nagoor, Seminai, Jenny Janam Anak, Che Mat, Mohd Hishamuddin, Ahmad, Abdul Aziz, Yusof, Rizana
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/95327/18/95327_new_1.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/95327/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Abstract. An infection from pathogenic fungi is one of the main reasons causing the losses of mangoes during postharvesl. An essential oil from Melaleuca alternifolia is being introduced as natural fungicide in controlling postharvest disease of mangoes. The extraction of essential oil...