2024/01/01 by Gustavo Aparecido Martins, Juliano Lemos Bicas · 1 voice
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Medicine · #Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity #Phytochemistry and Biological Activities #Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
paper · pdf · doi:10.1590/1981-6723.07123
openalex publication_date 2024/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/01
Phytopathogenic fungi are responsible for sizeable postharvest food losses. The traditional form of controlling these fungi is related to synthetic antifungals. However, the emergence of resistant strains and their high cost, among other problems, encourage the scientific community to seek alternatives in natural substances at a lower cost. In this scenario, a group that stands out among these natural substances is essential oils. Essential oils are naturally volatile and aromatic compounds derived from plants. These compounds have bactericidal, virucidal, insecticidal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties. This review presents the essential oils of tea tree, oregano, thyme, and cinnamon and their main components identified as responsible for their antifungal activity.