Systemic acquired resistance (SAR) and induced systemic resistance (ISR) are caused by
various factors, including both pathogenic and non-pathogenic ones. β-glucan primarily …

Postharvest diseases caused by fungal pathogens are significant contributors to the
postharvest losses of fruits. Moreover, some fungal pathogens produce mycotoxins, which …

Post-harvest rot causes enormous economic loss to the global kiwifruit industry. Currently,
there are no effective fungicides to combat the disease. It is unclear whether silver …

Anthracnose is a fungal disease caused by Colletotrichum species, which is detrimental to
numerous fruits, including strawberry. Use of fungicides to maintain fruit quality leads to …

Fungi-induced postharvest diseases are the leading causes of food loss and waste. In this
context, fruit decay can be directly attributed to phytopathogenic and/or mycotoxin-producing …

Postharvest diseases of fruits caused by phytopathogens cause losses up to 50% of global
production. Phytopathogens control is performed with synthetic fungicides, but the …

L-lysine, an important basic amino acid, its catabolic pathway is activated upon microbial
pathogen attack in plants and has a central role in plant immunity. The control effects of …

Postharvest waste due to decay of fruits and vegetables negatively affects food security,
while at the same time control of decay and therefore waste can be limited because of …

Penicillium expansum is a major postharvest fungal pathogen and is the causal agent of
blue mold decay in apples. Epsilon-poly-l-lysine (ε-PL) is a naturally-occurring polypeptide …

Phytophthora capsici is a notorious pathogen capable of infecting various host plants and
causing serious threats to agriculture worldwide. Tetradium glabrifolium fruit essential oil …