abstract |
The present invention relates to the use of volatile antimicrobial compounds against pathogens that invade meat, plant, or plant parts. The provided volatile antimicrobial compounds include certain oxabolol compounds, such as benzylsabrol. A delivery system for utilizing the volatile characteristics of the antimicrobial compound is provided. Combinations with volatile plant growth regulators, for example 1-methylcyclopropene, are also disclosed. [Representative figure] Figures 5A and 5B |