Inhibitory effects of thymol on postharvest rot fungi in kiwifruit and influence of meteorological factors on its preservation effect

doi:10.14088/j.cnki.issn0439-8114.2025.06.010

Abstract

Abstract: The effects of thymol, a natural plant extract, on the growth of the main postharvest rot fungi in kiwifruit were investigated, and the mold rot rate of kiwifruit after thymol treatment and the influence of meteorological factors on its preservation eflect were discussed. The results showed that 120 mg/L of thymol could inhibit the growth of the pathogens and the production of patulin for a certain period, and did not affect the quality of kiwifruit. Under room temperature conditions, treatment with 300 mg/L thymol could significantly reduce the rot ratio of kiwifruit. Temperature and humidity were important factors affecting the preservation effect of thymol. This study provided a strategy for the prevention and control of postharvest diseases of kiwifruit based on thymol, and provided technical support for the application and promotion of thymol in postharvest preservation of fruits and vegetables.

Key words: kiwifruit, thymol, postharvest, agriculture disease, rot fungi, meteorological factor, preservation effect

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DENG Shu-min, XU Qin, LI Ying, XIN Yi-rao, XU Ke, WANG Xing-yu. Inhibitory effects of thymol on postharvest rot fungi in kiwifruit and influence of meteorological factors on its preservation effect[J]. HUBEI AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, 2025, 64(6): 53-58.

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