Plants heavily rely on chemical defense systems against a variety of stressors. The
glucosinolates in the Brassicaceae and some allies are the core molecules of one of the …

Antimicrobial packaging is an important form of active packaging that can release
antimicrobial substances for enhancing the quality and safety of food during extended …

Postharvest decay caused by fungal pathogens is one of the most important factors causing
economic losses for the worldwide industry of fresh horticultural produce. Despite the …

Alternaria alternata causes black spot in many fruits and vegetables around the world. It is a
latent fungus that develops during the cold storage of fruits, becoming visible during the …

The kingdom Fungi is the most important group of microorganism contaminating food
commodities, and chemical additives are commonly used in the food industry to prevent …

The vapours of allyl-isothiocyanate (AITC) were evaluated in in vitro and in vivo trials against
Botrytis cinerea, a severe pathogen of strawberries. In in vitro trials AITC activity was …

The potential use of five isothiocyanates (ITCs)(allyl, butenyl, benzyl, 2-phenylethyl and 4-
methylthiobutyl-ITC) to control Monilinia laxa was tested by in vitro and in vivo trials. In in …

Black spot caused by Alternaria alternata is one of the important diseases of pear fruit during
storage. Isothiocyanates are known as being strong antifungal compounds in vitro against …

Seeds from mustard (genera Brassica spp. and Sinapsis spp.), are known as a rich source of
glucosinolates and omega-3 fatty acids. These compounds are widely known for their health …

Brassica species contains sulfur-containing secondary compounds including glucosinolates
which might protect plants from pathogens. In the present investigation, the first leaves of …