The present invention discloses a product for preventing and controlling
Rhizopus soft rot, its application and a method for preserving
fruits and vegetables, belonging to the field of
disease control. The product for preventing and controlling
Rhizopus soft rot is composed of any one of oregano
essential oil, 2,3-butanedione,
nerol and clove
essential oil and
methyl salicylate; the
Rhizopus soft rot is caused by
Rhizopus stolonifer (
Rhizopus stolonifer ). Through compounding, the usage amount of
essential oil can be reduced, the overall
antibacterial effect can be improved, the
drug cost can be reduced, the
drug selection can be increased, the operation is convenient, and the
postharvest storage tolerance and
food safety of
fruits and vegetables are enhanced. Moreover,
methyl salicylate, oregano essential oil, 2,3-butanedione,
nerol and clove essential oil are all natural
plant essential oils, which can be applied to the
food industry, and have the advantages of
low toxicity and high efficiency, low price and easy availability of raw materials, and can ensure the safety of
fruits and vegetables. The product of the present invention is used for preventing and controlling
postharvest Rhizopus soft rot of fruits.