Cuminal Inhibits Growth by Triggering Cell Starvation: Transcriptome and Proteome Analysis.

is a harmful postharvest fungus causing serious damage, together with the secretion of insidious mycotoxins, on apples, melons, and other important fruits. Cuminal, a predominant component of essential oil has proven to successfully inhibit the growth of in vitro and in vivo. Electron microscopic observations revealed cuminal exposure impaired the fungal morphology and ultrastructure, particularly the plasmalemma.

Antifungal activity of cinnamaldehyde against Fusarium sambucinum involves inhibition of ergosterol biosynthesis.

Aims: In this study, the antifungal effect of cinnamaldehyde against Fusarium sambucinum and its underlying mechanisms were determined.

Methods And Results: Minimum inhibitory concentration and minimal fungicidal concentration of cinnamaldehyde were 3 and 4 mmol l on spore germination and colony development assays in vitro, respectively. Furthermore, the lesion diameter of potato tubers and tuber slices inoculated with F.