Citrus trees are vulnerable to several pre-and post-harvest diseases caused by microbial
pathogens. Concerns regarding food safety and human health increase the demand for the …

Abstract Background In Indonesia, the postharvest fruit loss is 25%, so the economic loss
from the export of various fruits is estimated at US $58,966,861. One of the causes for the …

The unique properties and advantages of edible films over conventional food packaging
have led the way to their extensive exploration in recent years. Moreover, the incorporation …

The aim of this study was to assess Annona muricata L. fruit extracts as an alternative to
synthetic fungicide against Alternaria alternata (Fries) Keissler, the causative agent of black …

Mature tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) have a very short shelf life which deteriorates
quickly at ambient temperatures. Low temperature storage is the most successful and …

This review focus on the use of elicitors of plant defense for shelf life extension of the four
main Solanaceae food crops: potatoes (Solanum tuberosum), tomatoes (S. lycopersicum) …

Curvularia trifolii is an important pathogenic fungus that causes leaf spot disease in
strawberry and other crops. Increased resistance in pathogenic fungi against chemical …

Multifunctional biodegradable packaging films with antibacterial and antioxidant properties
are highly desirable for food preservation. In this study, multifunctional bioactive chitosan …

Garlic (Allium sativum L.) plays a crucial role in global agriculture due to its culinary and
medicinal uses, but it faces significant post-harvest losses due to moisture, temperature …

Essential oils have been widely studied for the protection of crops and their products against
pests and diseases, as an alternative to the use of synthetic pesticides, mainly because they …