Antifungal effects of <i>Conyza bonariensis</i> (L.) Cronquist essential oil against pathogenic <i>Colletotrichum musae</i> and its incorporation in gum Arabic coating to reduce anthracnose development in banana during storage

Abstract

This is the first study showing the efficacy of coatings formulated with GA and CBEO to delay the development of anthracnose in banana, as well as to decrease alterations in physicochemical parameters indicative of postharvest quality of this fruit during storage. In a practical point of view, GA-CBEO coatings could be innovative strategies to delay the anthracnose development and postharvest losses in banana.