Chlorogenic acid induces ROS-dependent apoptosis in Fusarium fujikuroi and decreases the postharvest rot of cherry tomato.

Chlorogenic acid is a plant polyphenol with antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Fusarium fujikuroi is a fungal pathogen that causes many vegetables and fruits, including tomato, to rot. The effects of chlorogenic acid on the development of Fusarium rot of cherry tomato fruit were examined in the present study.

Curcumin Induces Oxidative Stress in , Resulting in a Reduction in Gray Mold Decay in Kiwifruit.

Curcumin exhibits efficient antimicrobial activity; nevertheless, its effect on the postharvest decay of fruit has not been examined. Here, effects of curcumin on the fruit gray mold of kiwifruit infected by were analyzed. Results demonstrated that curcumin induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and triggered apoptosis in hyphae.