Fruits production and consumption are generally increasing because of consumers'
awareness of healthy nutrition. Fruit quality and safety are both important since fruits are …

The antifungal effect of aromatic plants (oregano, thyme, and Satureja) in dry form and as
essential oils was evaluated in vitro (in potato dextrose agar (PDA)) and in bread against …

Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, and
asthma are increasingly common due to factors like industrialization, urbanization, fast …

Bacillus velezensis HNA3 displayed dual bioactivities as a plant growth promoter and a
biocontrol agent against five isolated post-harvest phytopathogens: Alternaria alternata …

Twenty three strains of Penicillium expansum, as a predominant species, were isolated from
23 (92%) out of 25 grape samples of 17 different grape varieties. The results of the …

Table grapes (Vitis vinifera) are affected by botrytis bunch rot and summer bunch rot, the
latter a complex disease caused by Botrytis cinerea, Aspergillus spp., Penicillium expansum …

Penicillium expansum is the main cause of Blue Mold Decay, which is the economically
most significant postharvest disease on fruits. It occurs especially on pomaceous fruits such …

Apple production holds a prominent position in Morocco's Rosaceae family. However,
annual production can fluctuate due to substantial losses caused by fungal diseases …

Penicillium expansum Link causes an economically important postharvest blue mold
disease in a number of fruits and vegetables. In the present study, this fungus was isolated …

Pears are one of the oldest and the third most important fruit species grown in temperate
regions. They are consumed because of their nutritional and health benefits, in fresh form or …