Methyl jasmonate (MeJA) is a volatile hormone involved in a number of plant processes,
acting as a signal in response to external stresses and modulating the biosynthesis of other …

Fungi-induced postharvest diseases are the leading causes of food loss and waste. In this
context, fruit decay can be directly attributed to phytopathogenic and/or mycotoxin-producing …

Abstract Effects of Botrytis cinerea (B. cinerea) conidia infection on fruit defense resistance
and cuticular wax in blueberry fruit after harvesting were studied. Results showed that B …

Postharvest decay of fruit caused by phytopathogen often causes tremendous losses during
logistics. Ferulic acid is a kind of phenolic acid which has potential antimicrobial ability and …

Unconventional yeasts have attracted increased attentions owning to their unique
biochemical properties and potential application in the biotechnological process. With the …

Penicillium digitatum is the primary cause of green mould in mandarins during the
postharvest period, mainly controlled through synthetic fungicides. This study evaluated the …

Apple gray mold caused by Botrytis cinerea can reduce postharvest shelf-life and quality of
apple produce, and thus causes serious economic losses. In this study, we investigated the …

The biological control ability of the yeast, Meyerozyma guilliermondii, in restaining
Penicillium expansum infection in apples, has been reported to be enhanced by methy …

Contaminations of pathogenic and spoilage microbes on foods are threatening food safety
and quality, highlighting the importance of developing antimicrobial agents. According to …

Apple ring rot, caused by Botryosphaeria dothidea, is one of the important diseases in
China. This pathogen infects branches and fruit and also results in fruit decay during …