“…The presence of fungal symptoms in fruits negatively affects their quality and price in the market causing a devaluation [ 11 ]. In recent years, numerous research studies have supported the efficacy of using natural and sustainable compounds as an alternative to synthetic pesticides [ 4 , 12 , 13 ], to meet the constantly increasing needs of the market, which currently prioritizes the use of efficient, selective, and safe substances for both crops and humans, such as essential oils applied as active components in foods [ 14 , 15 ].…”