Controlling the germination of spores of Botrytis cinerea in table grape by allicin volatile

The market requirements demand the use of naturally occurring fungicides, especially for fresh fruit consumption. This paper presents the use of volatile sulfur compounds derived from garlic to control Botrytis cinerea, gray mold, main responsible of postharvest quality loose. Among the compounds volatile garlic, allicin is present in high concentrations; this compound is easily degrades.The effect of volatile allicin and a commercial fungicide (sodium bisulfite) on the germination of B. cinerea, was determined by in vitro bioassays and in vivo, which is performed at 25 and 4?C? for 20 days.The volatiles allicin caused 90-100% inhibition of the germination of spores of B. cinerea, decreasing the effects as the concentration reduced due the degradation.Original Abstract, in Spanish language, below.The picture is by quimica.laguia2000.comDomca is a company specialized in products based on allicin.