Synergistic antifungal activity of methyl salicylate and 2,3-butanedione against Rhizopus stolonifer: membrane disruption mechanism and control of postharvest soft rot.
BACKGROUND Postharvest soft rot caused by Rhizopus stolonifer results in severe economic losses globally. Current control strategies rely heavily on synthetic fungicides, raising environmental and food safety concerns. This study evaluated the synergistic antifungal potential of methyl salicylate (MeSA) combined with 2...