Evaluation of the fungicidal properties of essential oils from Leptospermum scoparium and Azadirachta indica in relation to selected fungi causing wood decay

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Evaluation of the fungicidal properties of essential oils from Leptospermum scoparium and Azadirachta indica in relation to selected fungi causing wood decay. The publication presents the results of evaluation of the fungicidal effect of two essential oils from Leptospermum scoparium (manuka) and zadirachta indica (neem) on fungi that cause the decomposition of Trametes versicolor and Coniophora puteana wood. Research results indicate that the growth of the tested fungi is clearly inhibited with the participation of the highest concentrations of essential oils used. At the same time, it was found that the action of neem oil was stronger compared to the Traetes versicolor fungus. In contrast, manuka essential oil has a stronger inhibitory effect on the growth of Coniophora puteana.