Antifungal effects of seven plant essential oils against Penicillium digitatum

Abstract Background Research interest in plant essential oils has increased significantly due to their natural properties and consumer demand for safer methods of food preservation. Plants produce large amounts secondary metabolites, which have potential activity against fungal pathogens. This study aimed at screening antifungal effects on citrus Penicillium digitatum , morphological effect finally determine are the most effective. Results The EC 50 seven selected cinnamon (0.424 μL/mL), patchouli (0.513 vetiver (0.612 dill (1.597 origanum (1.971 μL/mL) ylang (2.214 was determined. In addition, substantially reduced sporulation (100%) followed by (86.02%), (82.73%), chamomile (79.04%), respectively. Our GC–MS result determined variance concentration compound composition. total composition all > 1% found be 3 cinnamon, 5 dill, 10 origanum, 13 ylang, 11 patchouli, 9 16 vetiver. Addition altered morphology scanning electron cryomicroscopy. Patchouli showed broken hyphae while there an indication severe deformation collapse spores chamomile. Conclusion Based our findings, we report that these could potentially applicable controlling P. with concern human health, environmental contamination possibly replacement synthetic treatments. Graphical abstract