Design and Synthesis of Ferulic Acid Derivatives with Trifluoromethyl Pyrimidine and Amide Frameworks for Combating Postharvest Kiwifruit Soft Rot Fungi

induces fungal detoxification responses, including the transformation of toxic compounds mediated by oxidoreductases and aromatic compound-related enzymes as well as efflux mediated by ABC transporters. This study is the first to report the antifungal efficacy of ferulic acid derivatives featuring a trifluoromethyl pyrimidine moiety against postharvest kiwifruit soft rot, providing potential for the control of fungal pathogens affecting kiwifruit storage and quality.