Microbial biological control agents (MBCAs) are applied to crops for biological control of
plant pathogens where they act via a range of modes of action. Some MBCAs interact with …

Feeding a rising population of currently 7.8 billion people globally requires efficient
agriculture, which is preferably sustainable. Today, farmers are largely dependent on …

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 …

In current plant disease control, the divergence from chemical pesticide use has been fueled
by the public concern about toxicity and environmental impact of these products, the …

Fungal diseases result in significant losses of fruits and vegetables during handling,
transportation and storage. At present, post-production fungal spoilage is predominantly …

Fruit plays an important role in human diet. Whereas, fungal pathogens cause huge losses
of fruit during storage and transportation, abuse of chemical fungicides leads to serious …

Botrytis cinerea is a significant necrotrophic plant pathogen causing devastating diseases
on more than 500 plant species, especially on fresh fruits and vegetables, resulting in the …

Finding safe and effective alternatives to synthetic fungicides for reducing postharvest losses
of harvested commodities has been a focus of much research over the past three decades …

This study tested the efficacy of plant essential oils (EOs) for controlling rot in post-harvest
peaches. Three fungal pathogens from naturally infected peaches were isolated and …

Chitosan is a natural biopolymer from crab shells that is known for its biocompatibility,
biodegradability, and bioactivity. In human medicine, chitosan is used as a stabilizer for …