https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Index ${session.getAttribute("locale")} 5 https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:51658 pure citral > LSTT, with 1000 μL L−1 LM EO the optimal treatment. The greater response of LM over LSTT EO was attributed to its higher concentration of citral but the greater effect over citral suggested some minor constituent(s) of LM EO also had antifungal activity. While the 120 sec dips caused severe rind injury, a 30 sec dip in 1000 µL L−1 LM EO generated only slight injury and inhibited fungal wastage in Valencia and Navel oranges, mandarins and lemons. A 10 sec dip did not cause rind injury but was less effective for mould inhibition. The findings suggest LM EO as an alternative to synthetic fungicides to inhibit wastage in citrus during storage, particularly for organic produce.]]> Wed 28 Feb 2024 14:52:11 AEDT ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:55294 Tue 14 May 2024 10:51:11 AEST ]]> https://nova.newcastle.edu.au/vital/access/ /manager/Repository/uon:55030 Backhousia citriodora) essential oil (EO) was investigated to combat Penicillium digitatum by in vitro agar diffusion and vapour assay and in artificially infected oranges. The main constituent of LM EO was revealed as citral when analysed in gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Pure citral was also included in the experiment for comparison. The in vitro fungal growth was significantly inhibited by LM EO at 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 μL per disc while complete growth inhibition by both the pure citral and LM EO occurred at 4 and 5 μL per disc. Inoculated fruits treated by dipping in 1000 μL L⁻¹ LM EO solutions for 5, 10, 15, 30 and 120 s showed significantly lower fungal wounds compared to control. While longer dipping times led to some rind injuries, fruits with a 5 and 10 s dip were found free from any injury. The evaluation after dipping and storage confirmed that the fruits maintained the sensory attributes and were not compromised by the incorporation of the essential oil. The results of this study indicate that LM EO can be a promising alternative to synthetic fungicides for preserving the quality of citrus fruits during storage.]]> Thu 04 Apr 2024 10:28:37 AEDT ]]>