Fig. 3

The aim of bioprospecting of fungal volatile organic compounds (FVOCs) is not only to inhibit microbial pathogens of postharvest decay (Xing et al. 2023) but also to delay ripening processes, hence extending storage time (Wang et al. 2019). In order to achieve these purposes, the suitable formulation of FVOC-loaded biofumigant is very crucial to make sure the FVOC as the active compound acts effectively and efficiently