Abstract 2,5-Dimethoxybenzoic (DMB) acid was tested as an antifungal compound to control the postharvest decay pathogens of strawberry fruits. The compound completely inhibited in vitro spore germination and mycelial growth of Botrytis cinerea and Rhizopus stolonifer at a concentration of 5 × 10 −3 M. The effect of DMB acid treatments on the decay of strawberry fruits, stored at 20°C or at 3°C plus a period of simulated shelf-life storage, was investigated. A marked reduction in decay development was observed when commercially harvested strawberries were dipped or sprayed with 10 −2 M DMB acid. Its practical use on berries under field conditions has been also tested. The best results were obtained when fruits were dipped for 1 minute in 10 −2 DMB acid in combination with 0.05% (v/v) Tween 20.

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2,5-二甲氧基苯甲酸对草莓果实采后病原菌的抗真菌活性

摘要 2,5-二甲氧基苯甲酸 (DMB) 酸作为一种抗真菌化合物被测试用于控制草莓果实的采后腐烂病原体。该化合物在5×10 -3 M 的浓度下完全抑制灰葡萄孢和根霉的孢子萌发和菌丝生长。DMB 酸处理对草莓果实腐烂的影响，20°C 或3°保存C 加上一段模拟的保质期储存，进行了研究。当用10 -2 M DMB酸浸渍或喷洒商业收获的草莓时，观察到腐烂发展的显着减少。它在田间条件下在浆果上的实际应用也已经过测试。将水果在 10 -2 DMB 酸和 0.05% (v/v) 吐温 20 组合中浸渍 1 分钟时获得最佳结果。