In conclusion, in vitro and in vivo studies indicated that ZCEO
could be used as a potential source of an environmental friendly
antifungal agent against rapeseed sclerotinia. The use of essential
oils could protect crops from disease without leaving harmful
chemical residues on the crops. Thus, ZCEO could be as a potential
antifungal agent against S. sclerotiorum. However, further studies
are needed to understand the interference of ZCEO on other
phytopathogenic fungi.