Application of bioactive compounds of plant species against phytopathogenic fungi of the genus Fusarium sp

Abstract

The genus Fusarium represents one of the genres of phytopathogenic fungi of most concern to agricultural crops worldwide, due to its high spread and resistance to the synthetic agricultural fungicides currently used. In order to evaluate in the literature which bioactive compounds can act as fungicidal agents against Fusarium species, the present study chose to perform an integrative literature review, through the search for studies in the Scopus, Scielo, Embase and Web of Science databases. The results show that alkaloids, triterpenes and aromatic compounds, such as epicatechin, linalool, limonene and camphor, can act by inhibiting mycelial sporulation, growth and causing damage to conidia production, cell wall and energy production cycles in fungi. The alkaloid cantin-6-one inhibits the growth of F. oxysporum by paralyzing protein synthesis. The use of botanical fungicides formulated with bioactive compounds assists in the management and control of Fusarium and protects human and environmental health.