Management of Postharvest Fungal Diseases of Fruits and Vegetables
A special issue of Journal of Fungi (ISSN 2309-608X). This special issue belongs to the section "Fungi in Agriculture and Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024 | Viewed by 104
Special Issue Editors
Interests: citrus; postharvest; green mold; fungicides; food coating; biocontrol; low toxicity salts
Interests: postharvest; lemons; UV-B radiation; nanoparticles
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Postharvest fungal diseases result in major economic losses in fruits and vegetables, estimated at billions of dollars globally each year. Effective management of these pathogens is critical to ensuring the safety, quality, and shelf life of these consumable crops. While conventional chemical fungicides have proven efficacy, concerns have emerged regarding food residuals and the development of pathogen resistance. This Special Issue brings together cutting-edge research focused on alternative, ecological, and natural strategies for managing postharvest fungal diseases across a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Articles address topics including biocontrol agents, low-toxicity compounds, edible coatings, modified atmospheres, non-thermal technologies, and integrated pest management approaches. The goal is to provide an updated understanding of innovative techniques to mitigate postharvest losses, while attenuating issues associated with traditional chemical methods.
Dr. Luciana Cerioni
Prof. Dr. Viviana A. Rapisarda
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biological control
- low-toxicity compounds
- edible coatings
- non-thermal technology
