POTENCIAL FUNGICIDA DO ÓLEO ESSENCIAL DA CASCA DE LARANJA (Citros): REVISÃO DE LITERATURA

Abstract

With the aim of achieving sustainability, waste management plans seek both adequate management and the reduction of waste in the environment. In the citrus fruit food industry, in the process to obtain juices and pulps, a large amount of waste is generated. Plant extracts and essential oils are examples of by-products that can be obtained from agro-industrial waste. Studies have shown that these natural products have been used successfully to combat phytopathogenic fungi. Therefore, the aim of this study was to carry out a bibliographical review on the fungicidal potential of orange peel essential oil from different citrus species. Queries were carried out on Science Direct and Google Scholar, using the keywords essential oil, antifungal activity, orange, citrus, fungicide. Based on published research, the effectiveness of these essential oils in combating phytopathogens has been proven. Thus, the search for sustainable alternatives in waste management can not only contribute to the preservation of the environment, but also result in beneficial applications in agriculture.