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Science & ResearchJul 24, 2026

Antifungal activity and mechanisms of D-limonene against Fusarium oxysporum, a pathogen of potato dry rot

BACKGROUND: Potato dry rot (PDR), caused by Fusarium species, seriously threatens potato production and postharvest quality.

BACKGROUND: Potato dry rot (PDR), caused by Fusarium species, seriously threatens potato production and postharvest quality. Although limonene has demonstrated antifungal activity, previous studies have mainly focused on limonene-containing essential oils or phe-notypic growth…

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