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Microbial volatile organic compounds: Antifungal mechanisms, applications, and challenges
Xixi Zhao1, Jingyi Zhou1, Ruofei Tian1
1College of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China.
Frontiers in Microbiology
|August 1, 2022
Summary
Microbial volatile organic compounds (VOCs) offer a sustainable alternative to synthetic fungicides for controlling post-harvest fruit and vegetable diseases. This review explores their antifungal mechanisms and applications.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Fungal decay causes significant economic losses in fruits and vegetables.
- Synthetic fungicides pose environmental and health risks.
- Biological control using microorganisms is a promising alternative.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review microbial volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for post-harvest disease management.
- To elucidate the antifungal mechanisms of microbial VOCs.
- To discuss applications, prospects, and challenges of microbial VOCs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on microbial VOCs.
- Analysis of antifungal mechanisms.
- Summary of applications in disease control.
Main Results:
- Microbial VOCs are a key antifungal mechanism of antagonistic microorganisms.
- Numerous studies confirm the potential of VOCs for disease management.
- Various applications of microbial VOCs have been identified.
Conclusions:
- Microbial VOCs represent a viable, eco-friendly alternative to synthetic fungicides.
- Further research into VOC mechanisms and applications is crucial for commercialization.
- Addressing current challenges will facilitate wider adoption of microbial VOCs.
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