Essential oils of thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and oregano (Origanum vulgare) as an alternative for the control of pesticide-resistant Fusarium spp. in quinoa seeds.

Background: The phytopathogenic genus Fusarium can cause damage such as root and stem rot in economically important crops, with significant implications. To seek a sustainable method for controlling this phytopathogen in seeds, the antifungal activity of essential oils (EOs) from thyme (Thymus vulgaris) and oregano (Origanum vulgare) was evaluated against isolates of F. graminearum, F.