Antifungal activity of lemongrass (Cympopogon citratus L.) essential oil against key postharvest pathogens

By N. Tzortzakis, C. Economakis. 2007

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The efficacy of combined application of edible coatings and thyme oil in inducing resistance components in avocado (Persea americana Mill.) against anthracnose during post-harvest storage (2014, positive): “Application of essential oils or their volatile compounds at postharvest stage has been shown to control postharvest diseases in different fruits (Tzortzakis and Economakis, 2007; Berrera-Necha et al., 2008; Regnier et al., 2010).”
Biofungicides as alternative to synthetic fungicide control of grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) – prospects and challenges (2018, background): “In recent years, a number of essential oils have been reported to have high antifungal activities and is gaining popularity in the agricultural sector due to their volatility, ecofriendly and biodegradable properties (Tzortzakis & Economakis, 2007).”
Effects of Essential Oil Vapour Treatment on the Postharvest Disease Control and Different Defence Responses in Two Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Cultivars (2017, methodology): “In Vitro Antifungal Assay The essential oils were evaluated for in vitro antifungal activity using the disc volatilization method (Dafarera et al. 2000; Tzortzakis and Economakis 2007).”
Combined application of antagonist Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and essential oils for the control of peach postharvest diseases (2010, methodology): “The use of lemongrass oil (LO) on the control of B. cinerea or R. stolonifer was reported (Tzortzakis and Economakis, 2007).”