Citrus (Citrus spp.) species produce a variety of fruits that are popular worldwide. Citrus
fruits, however, are susceptible to postharvest decays caused by various pathogenic fungi …

Harvested fruits and vegetables are threatened by pathogens which can cause losses for up
to 55% depending on the fruit and country. A potentially sustainable control method is the …

Quality deterioration of pear fruit is a significant factor contributing to postharvest losses.
Calcium lactate, as a food additive, was investigated in this study to estimate its impacts on …

Sustainable agriculture requires factors to directly stimulate plant growth and induce the
plant's innate immune system to protect against stresses. Protection of plants is one of the …

The effects of a biocontrol yeast Candida oleophila and a bio-elicitor, oligogalacturonide
(OGA), were evaluated for controlling postharvest gray mold caused by Botrytis cinerea and …

As an important factor leading to aging and chronic diseases, oxidative stress has become a
hot research topic. Trehalose is a natural sugar widely found in many edible plants, animals …

Quality breakdown and decay are the main factors that cause economic losses of fruit and
vegetable during storage. Apple fruit (cv. Golden Delicious) were dipped in 1.5 g L− 1 …

This study investigated the effect of arginine (Arg) on the antagonistic activity of
Metschnikowia citriensis against sour rot caused by Geotrichum citri-aurantii in postharvest …

Candida oleophila is an effective biocontrol agent used to control post-harvest diseases of
fruits and vegetables. C. oleophila I-182 was the active agent used in the first-generation …

This research aimed to investigate the effect of N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) on the
biocontrol activity of Kluyveromyces marxianus and involved possible mechanisms. The …