Volatile compounds, such as (E) 2-hexanal, are strongly
antifungal in nature and their activity has been reported
against Botrytis cinerea inhibiting hyphal growth (Utto,
Mawson, & Bronlund, 2008). Compounds released by plant
tissue through lipoxygenase (LOX) pathway such as six
carbon aldehydes have been found to inhibit hyphal growth
of Alternaria alternata and B. cinerea. However, some of
these compounds show potential for inducing fruit antioxidant
metabolism.