These days, two important issues are causing concern in the global community: the
alarmingly growing trend of the human population and the issue of food security. To this end …

Post-harvest commodities wastage due to decay caused by the pathogenic fungi generates
a huge amount of economic losses worldwide. Different species of Penicillium spoil various …

Plant pathogens pose a significant threat to agricultural productivity and food security
worldwide. The use of traditional chemical pesticides for plant disease management raises …

Apple is the largest fruit crop produced in temperate regions and is a popular fruit worldwide.
It is, however, susceptible to a variety of postharvest fungal pathogens, including Penicillium …

Postharvest diseases of fruits caused by phytopathogens cause losses up to 50% of global
production. Phytopathogens control is performed with synthetic fungicides, but the …

Despite modern storage facilities, losses from 5 to 25% of apples are still being recorded in
storage room. Fungal pathogens such as Botrytis cinerea, Penicillium expansum and …

Fruit‐based diets are recognized for their benefits to human health. The safety of fruit is a
global concern for scientists. Fruit microbiome represents the whole microorganisms that are …

Papaya (Carica papaya) is essential produce specifically in tropical countries due to its rich
nutritional and economic benefits, excellent flavours, drug development and industrial …

The use of synthetic fungicides to control fungal diseases has growing limitations due to eco-
toxicological risks. Therefore, it is necessary to replace or integrate high risk chemicals with …

Various fruit and vegetable wastes, particularly peels, seeds, pulp, and unprocessed
residues from the food industry, are abundant sources of antioxidants and essential …