Cereal grains are the most important food source for humans. As the global population
continues to grow exponentially, the need for the enhanced yield and minimal loss of …

Abstract Knowledge of the relationships and thus the classification of fungi, has developed
rapidly with increasingly widespread use of molecular techniques, over the past 10–15 …

Alternaria species are common saprophytes or pathogens of a wide range of plants pre-and
post-harvest. This review considers the relative importance of Alternaria species, their …

BACKGROUND Tomato is a fruit widely consumed due to its flavor and nutritional value;
however, it is susceptible to fungi contamination. Oregano essential oil (OEO) is a fungicide …

Alternaria alternata is mainly an outdoor fungus whose spores disseminate in warm, dry air,
so in temperate climates, their count peaks in the summers. Alternaria may also be found in …

Fungal allergy is the third most frequent cause of respiratory pathologies and the most
related to a poor prognosis of asthma. The genera Alternaria and Cladosporium are the …

Increasing concerns continue to be expressed about health hazards and environmental
pollution resulting from the use of conventional fungicides for postharvest disease control …

Alternaria spp. have been reported to be the most frequent fungal species invading
tomatoes. Certain species, in particular the most common one, A. alternata, are capable of …

Although Alternaria toxins are still considered emerging, their occurrence has been reported
in different food, both commodities and raw materials. Tomato products have been identified …

Background Grapes are one of the highly valued non-climacteric fruits that can be
consumed fresh or used to produce numerous food products and dietary supplements …