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 …

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 …

Traditional fruit freshness prediction and modeling heavily rely on various physicochemical
indicators (such as water loss rate, pH, and VC content), which is facing predicaments of …

Green mold (Penicillium digitatum) and blue mold (Penicillium italicum) are among the most
economically impactful post-harvest diseases of citrus fruit worldwide. Post-harvest citrus …

Fruit are susceptible to quality loss and deterioration after harvest due to high metabolic and
physiological activities. Over the last four decades various postharvest treatments have …

Aflatoxins are strong carcinogenic and mutagenic fungal metabolites, and aflatoxin
contamination is a critical issue in agriculture and food production. Natural flavonoids can …

This study evaluated the efficacy of direct and indirect cold plasma treatment on banana
crown rot, and its effect on the physicochemical properties of the fruit. Bananas were …

Kiwifruit rot caused by the fungus Alternaria alternata occurs in many countries, leading to
considerable losses during kiwifruit production. In this study, we evaluated the antifungal …

Pummelo fruit rapidly depreciate in commodity value due to postharvest fungal decay and
fruit quality deterioration. Here, we used carvacrol (CVR) to control Phomopsis stem-end rot …

Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a fruit with a natural short shelf life due to its rapid ripening and
high susceptibility to fungal diseases, increasing the need for postharvest treatments. The …