Publications by authors named "Xiaodi Xiong"
J Fungi (Basel)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The increasing demand for fruit safety and environmental protection has led to the exploration of plant essential oils, particularly oregano essential oil (OEO), as natural alternatives for controlling postharvest decay in fruits.
- In this study, OEO demonstrated powerful antifungal effects against postharvest pathogens, maintaining quality attributes of pears while inhibiting fungal growth through disruption of plasma membrane integrity.
- The findings indicate that OEO not only reduced weight loss and preserved firmness in pears but also enhanced their antioxidant capacity, suggesting its potential as a sustainable alternative to synthetic fungicides in postharvest management.
Article Synopsis
- Plant essential oils, particularly cinnamon essential oil, have potential in the food industry due to their antimicrobial properties, yet little research has focused on their effectiveness in removing fungal contaminants from rice noodles.
- This study found that cinnamon essential oil effectively inhibited the germination of the fungus Penicillium oxalicum, with concentrations as low as 0.025% completely preventing spore growth and demonstrating its ability to disrupt the fungal cell membrane.
- The research suggests that cinnamon essential oil could serve as a viable environmental disinfectant and offers a new perspective on preserving rice noodles by combating fungal contamination.
