Antifungal Properties of Pimenta racemosa (Mill.) and Mentha x piperita (L.) Essential Oils against Fusarium oxysporum Causing Tomato Fruit Rot

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AuteurAKOTOWANOU, OSCAR C A
AuteurADJOU, EULOGE SENAN
AuteurSESSOU, PHILIPPE
AuteurKOUGBLENOU, SYLVAIN DATON
AuteurOLUBI, ADEYEMI BERANE
AuteurMICHELS, FRANCK
AuteurDAHOUENON AHOUSSI, EDWIGE
AuteurYESSOUFOU, AKADIRI A RACHIDI
AuteurBANKOLE, HONORE SOUROU
AuteurFAUCONNIER, MARIE LAURE
AuteurSOHOUNHLOUE, DOMINIQUE C K
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2023
ResumeFungal pathogens are responsible for the rot of tomatoes and cause health hazards to consumers as well as economic loss. The aims of this study were to evaluate the efficacy of essential oils from Pimenta racemosa (Mill.) and Mentha x piperita (L.) leaves as plant-based fungicide against Fusarium oxysporum strains associated with tomato rot. The chemical composition of the essential oils was determined by GC-MS analysis. Antifungal effects of essential oils against strain of F. oxysporum obtained from rotted tomato, were evaluated through the determination of Minimal Fungicide Concentration (MFC) and the Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC). Results indicated that β-myrcene (19.48%), chavicol (15.39 %), and eugenol (46.65%) were the major components of the essential oil of Pimenta racemosa (Mill.). L-menthone (17.19 %), menthol (24.79%), and menthofuran (26.78 %) were the major components of the essential oil of Mentha x piperita (L.). Essential oil of Pimenta racemosa (Mill.) exhibited the highest antifungal activity against the growth of Fusarium oxysporum strain tested with a MIC and MFC of 0.75 and 1.25 μl.ml-1 respectively. These results provide an experimental basis for further research on the use of these plant extracts in the development of eco-friendly preservatives against fungi causing rots of tomato in postharvest.
DOI10.9734/JABB/2023/v26i11666
Autre identifiantBECDB-15154
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/12877
Languefr
Fait partie deJournal of Advances in Biology and Biotechnology
SujetPimenta racemosa (Mill.)
SujetMentha x piperita (L.)
SujetTomato
Sujetchemical composition
SujetAntifungal
Sujetproperty
SujetBénin
TitreAntifungal Properties of Pimenta racemosa (Mill.) and Mentha x piperita (L.) Essential Oils against Fusarium oxysporum Causing Tomato Fruit Rot
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