Abstract:
Infectious disease is the main reason causing postharvest losses during storage,and it also affects quality and shelflife of fruit and vegetables. Essential oils of plant origin have significantly antifungal activity and safe. In this review,the antifungal activity of plant origin essential oils,effectiveness on postharvest disease control,mechanisms of antifungal action,and the perspective use of plant essential oils in postharvest disease control of fruit and vegetables were discussed.