Highlights•The review highlight the potential of plant extracts, and essential oils to control
post-harvest diseases.•In vitro and in vivo results of plant extracts and essential oils revealed …

The fungal decay of fresh fruits and vegetables annually generates substantial global
economic losses. The utilization of conventional synthetic fungicides is damaging to the …

Seeking useful biological agents for mycotoxin detoxification has achieved success in the
last twenty years thanks to the participation of many multidisciplinary teams. We have …

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 …

There is increased interest in research on yeasts as potential phytopathogen biocontrol
agents due to increasing restrictions in the use of chemical pesticides. Yeast strains from a …

Grapes harbour a plethora of non-conventional yeast species. Over the past two decades,
several of the species have been extensively characterised and their contribution to wine …

Phytopathogenic fungal growth in postharvest fruits and vegetables is responsible for 20–
25% of production losses. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have been gaining …

Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) is a rich source of nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants
including vitamin C. Its susceptibility to mechanical injuries, dehydration, and fungal …

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 …

Blueberry production is affected by fungal postharvest pathogens, including Botrytis cinerea
and Alternaria alternata, the causative agents of gray mold disease and Alternaria rot …