About this Research Topic
The postharvest period is a critical determinant of the quality and shelf life of fruits, given their highly perishable nature. Conventional postharvest preservation methods often involve the use of chemical agents, which can have adverse effects on human health and the environment. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in harnessing the potential of beneficial microbes as eco-friendly alternatives for the postharvest management of fruits. This special issue aims to delve into the use of beneficial microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and yeast, with the objective of extending the shelf life and preserving the quality of various fruits.
To address the health and environmental risks related to traditional chemical-based fruit postharvest preservation. Exploring and promoting the use of beneficial microorganisms as
sustainable substitutes by utilizing their capacity to improve nutritional profiles and biocontrol mechanisms is the aim. Postharvest management could be revolutionized by recent developments in microbial applications, such as quorum sensing studies, eco-friendly packaging, single and multi-strain consortia, and omics technologies. Through exploring these developments and promoting additional research, this project aims to promote a paradigm shift.
- Enhancing postharvest management with beneficial microbial single and multi-strain consortia.
- Examining quorum sensing in beneficial microbe-plant interactions for postharvest preservation.
- Deepening insights through omics technologies in beneficial microbe functionality.
-Optimizing beneficial microbes for improved postharvest biocontrol and shelf life.
- Uncovering mechanisms of beneficial microbe pathogen suppression.
- Eco-friendly packaging and delivery for effective microbial postharvest applications.
- Microbial community dynamics on fresh produce for reduced spoilage
This Research Topic is very welcoming of submissions of Original Research, Reviews, Mini Reviews, Opinions, Methods, and Perspective articles.
To address the health and environmental risks related to traditional chemical-based fruit postharvest preservation. Exploring and promoting the use of beneficial microorganisms as
sustainable substitutes by utilizing their capacity to improve nutritional profiles and biocontrol mechanisms is the aim. Postharvest management could be revolutionized by recent developments in microbial applications, such as quorum sensing studies, eco-friendly packaging, single and multi-strain consortia, and omics technologies. Through exploring these developments and promoting additional research, this project aims to promote a paradigm shift.
- Enhancing postharvest management with beneficial microbial single and multi-strain consortia.
- Examining quorum sensing in beneficial microbe-plant interactions for postharvest preservation.
- Deepening insights through omics technologies in beneficial microbe functionality.
-Optimizing beneficial microbes for improved postharvest biocontrol and shelf life.
- Uncovering mechanisms of beneficial microbe pathogen suppression.
- Eco-friendly packaging and delivery for effective microbial postharvest applications.
- Microbial community dynamics on fresh produce for reduced spoilage
This Research Topic is very welcoming of submissions of Original Research, Reviews, Mini Reviews, Opinions, Methods, and Perspective articles.
Keywords: Postharvest Management, Beneficial Microbes, Shelf Life, Biocontrol, Quorum Sensing, Omics Technologies
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