Spice essential oils (SEOs) are commonly used in food flavoring and are considered an
effective food preservative. It has a broad range of applications and promising development …

Plant essential oils (EOs) are gaining interest as biopesticides for crop protection. EOs have
been recognized as important ingredients of plant protection products including insecticidal …

Abstract o-Vanillin is an effective plant-derived compound inhibiting the growth of
Aspergillus flavus (A. flavus). In this study, o-vanillin disrupted the cell membrane of A. flavus …

ABSTRACT CONTEXT Sweet potatoes are sources of staple food for human nutrition and
welfare. Hence, they can assist in developing food security in vulnerable communities …

Sweet potato black rot is a common postharvest disease caused by the pathogenic fungus
Ceratocystis fimbriata. The toxins produced by infected tubers are potentially harmful to …

Green prevention and control of plant pathogens is a development direction of sustainable
and low-carbon agriculture given the limitation of traditional chemicals. Plant-derived …

Abstract The Pleurotus tuoliensis (Pt), a precious edible mushroom with high economic
value, is widely popular for its rich nutrition and meaty texture. However, rapid postharvest …

Litsea cubeba essential oil (LCEO) is a broad-spectrum bacteriostatic substance produced
from the fruit of the Litsea tree that has been used for the treatment of various diseases in …

Soft rot caused by Botryosphaeria dothidea leads to massive economic losses in the kiwifruit
industry. Natamycin is a natural antimicrobial preservative that effectively prevents …

Bagging-free apple is more vulnerable to postharvest disease, which severely limits the
cultivation pattern transformation of the apple industry in China. This study aimed to …