Secondary metabolites in plants have been recognized as a novel basis of potential bio-
pesticides, paving the way for their use in sustainable agriculture. Plant secondary …

Naturally produced by aromatic plants, essential oils (EO) contain a wide range of volatile
molecules, including mostly secondary metabolites, which possess several biological …

Pathogens get entry into host cell, reproduce there and use biological machinery of host
plants which is threat to global crop production. Integrated management strategies based …

Fungi and plants are rich sources of thousands of secondary metabolites. The genetically
coded possibilities for secondary metabolite production, the stimuli of the production, and …

Postharvest diseases are one of the major causes for the postharvest loss of horticultural
fresh produce during the supply chain. The incidence of postharvest diseases can affect the …

Food decay by spoilage fungi causes considerable economic losses and constitutes a
health risk for consumers due to the potential for fungi to produce mycotoxins. The …

Utilization of essential oils alone or incorporation with edible films is an appropriate
technique to conserve the quality attributes and reduce post-harvest deterioration in fresh …

An escalated demand of minimally processed food and increased negative perception for
synthetic preservative has led to a lookout for a natural preservative. Essential oils (EOs) are …

Anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides is a severe postharvest mango
disease. Postharvest application of fungicides is necessary to effectively control this disease …

Plants are often subject to attack by fungi, nematodes and insects, which generate immense
yield losses. Hence, the quest for crop protection solutions is ongoing, concurrent with …