Citrus spp. are spread mainly in the Mediterranean basin and represent the largest fruit
source for human consumption. Postharvest losses, mainly due to diseases and metabolic …

Quality losses in fresh produce throughout the postharvest phase are often due to the
inappropriate use of preservation technologies. In the last few decades, besides the …

Plants interact with diverse microbial communities and share complex relationships with
each other. The intimate association between microbes and their host mutually benefit each …

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 …

Plant health is essential for food security, and constitutes a major predictor to safe and
sustainable food systems. Over 40% of the global crops' productions are lost to pests …

Sustainable agriculture is the most desired solution to ensure food security for the growing
world population and to face climate change. Furthermore, sustainable agriculture seeks …

Limited activity of the rhizosphere microbiome and reduced soil nutrient cycling, in particular
phosphorus (P), in saline soils, leads to a loss in crop productivity. Using plant growth …

The present study aimed to investigate the potentiality of certain biocontrol agents, namely
Bacillus subtilis, B. pumilus, B. megaterium, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Serratia …

Highlights•Filamentous fungi-contaminating foods are an insidious problem worldwide.•
Biopreservation is a sustainable, safe and eco-friendly alternative to fungicides.•Biocontrol …

Aureobasidium pullulans is a yeast-like fungus found on the surface of the grape berries that
has been proven to act as a biocontrol agent for the management of grey mould disease …