Alternative Control of Fruit Phytopathogens Pre- and Postharvest
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Pathology and Disease Management (PPDM)".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 22 October 2024 | Viewed by 543
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Edible coatings; Films; Biopolymer characterization; Biological control agents; Fungi control; Fruits; Quality; Alternative management of fruits diseases; Natural compounds
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fruit production is important due to its impact on economic issues as well as the benefits associated with the consumption of fruit. However, the presence of phytopathogens represents a huge challenge in the fruit industry. Traditionally, pathogen control is achieved via the use of chemical fungicides; however, even though they can be effective, their extensive use has led to environmental and health issues.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to present and contribute to the dissemination of new and valuable knowledge for pathogen management. New contributions are expected regarding GRAS compounds, biological control agents, antimicrobial compounds of a plant origin, films and edible coatings, and emerging and innovative technologies for disease management at the pre- and post-harvest stages.
Dr. Ramsés Ramón González-Estrada
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fruits
- quality
- disease management
- green compounds
- nanotechnology
- fungi
- bacteria
- packaging
- emerging technologies
- pre-harvest
- post-harvest
