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Methyl Anthranilate and γ-decalactone Inhibit Strawberry Pathogen Growth and Achene Germination

Methyl Anthranilate and γ-decalactone Inhibit Strawberry Pathogen Growth and Achene Germination

Alan H Chambers, Shane Alan Evans, Kevin M Folta

J Agric Food Chem. 2013 Dec 26;61(51):12625-33.

PMID: 24328200

Abstract:

Plant volatile compounds have been shown to affect microbial growth and seed germination. Here two fruity volatiles found in strawberry ( Fragaria × ananassa ), γ-decalactone ("peachlike" aroma) and methyl anthranilate ("grapelike" aroma), were tested for effects on relevant pathogens and seedling emergence. Significant growth reduction was observed for Botrytis cinerea , Colletotrichum gloeosporioides , Colletotrichum acutatum , Phomopsis obscurans , and Gnomonia fragariae at 1 mM γ-decalactone or methyl anthranilate, and 5 mM γ-decalactone or methyl anthranilate supplemented medium resulted in complete cessation of fungal growth. Phytophthora cactorum was especially sensitive to 1 mM γ-decalactone, showing complete growth inhibition. Bacteriostatic effects were observed in Xanthamonas cultures. Postharvest infestations on store-bought strawberries were inhibited with volatile treatment. The γ-decalactone volatile inhibited strawberry and Arabidopsis thaliana germination. These findings show that two compounds contributing to strawberry flavor may also contribute to shelf life and suggest that γ-decalactone may play an ecological role by preventing premature germination.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP706149	γ-Decalactone		706-14-9	Price

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