Apple cultivation is one of the main pome rosacea crops in the world with a very large
annual production. However, postharvest diseases cause significant losses in apple …

Saffron petals, which are the main by-products of Crocus sativus L.(Iridaceae family), are
produced in large quantities and are known for their many beneficial properties. In this …

Penicillium digitatum is a major post-harvest pathogen of citrus fruit causing tremendous
economic losses. In this study, salicylic acid (SA) and antagonistic bacteria Bacillus …

The apple tree, belonging to the Rosaceae family producing pome fruit, holds global
economic significance. Despite this, apples face considerable postharvest disease …

Corm rot of saffron caused by Fusarium oxysporum is a major threat to saffron cultivation the
world over. To minimize the ill effects of chemical fungicides, attention has been shifted to …

Anthocyanins (ACs) are a group of flavonoids with antioxidant effects and have been
considered for their health benefits. Therefore, the development of economic and non-toxic …

Safranal is a free radical scavenger and useful as an antioxidant molecule; however, its
promotive role in soybean is not explored. Salt stress decreased soybean growth and …

Postharvest rot, caused by Penicillium expansum, in tomatoes poses significant economic
and health risks. Traditional control methods, such as the use of fungicides, raise concerns …

Curcumin, a natural bioactive compound derived from Curcuma longa, has been widely
recognized for its antifungal properties. In this study, we investigated the effects of curcumin …

The saffron plant is a Crocus species belonging to the Iridaceae family. It is a small,
perennial, herbaceous plant that grows from corms and produces violet-colored flowers in …