BACKGROUND The ongoing postharvest loss in citrus fruits, due to fungal infection, is a
chronic economic and agricultural problem. Most of citrus damage is caused by Penicillium …

Currently, applications of essential oils for protection of postharvest fruits against fungal
infestation and mycotoxin contamination are of immense interest and research hot spot in …

Only exiguous data are currently available on the antifungal properties of essential oil (EO)
nanoemulsions against spore-forming microorganisms. The aim of this work is to develop …

Flavonoids rich in citrus peels have poor stability and bioavailability, which limits their
commercial applications. In present study, citrus peel extracts were obtained from four citrus …

This study was aimed at evaluating the effect of pullulan coating incorporated with cinnamon
essential oil (CEO) nanoemulsion on the shelf life and senescence of fresh strawberries …

This study aimed to improve the antimicrobial activity and stability of Cinnamomum
zeylanicum essential oil (CEO) against Phytophthora drechsleri, the causal agent of …

The freshness and safety of fruits have always been crucial issues in the development of the
industry. However, the existing fresh-keeping methods have limited effect, meanwhile, the …

Early blight, caused by Alternaria solani is one of the most devastating disease affecting to
the Solanum lycopersicum (tomato), reducing its productivity by 80%. The present study …

Edible coatings effectively delay the ripening process in fresh fruits while maintaining
nutritional properties. The incorporation of active compounds such as essential oils can …

We have successfully constructed citrus essential oil (CEO, d-limonene is its main active
component) nanoemulsion by the high-pressure homogenization method, whose droplet …