Discovery and Transcriptional Profiling of Genes That Could Promote Fungal Virulence during Citrus Fruit Infection.

Green mold caused by (Pers.:Fr.) Sacc is the most prevalent postharvest rot concerning citrus fruits.

Exploring the Biocontrol Capability of Non-Mycotoxigenic Strains of .

is one the major postharvest pathogens of pome fruit during postharvest handling and storage. This fungus also produces patulin, which is a highly toxic mycotoxin that can contaminate infected fruits and their derived products and whose levels are regulated in many countries. In this study, we investigated the biocontrol potential of non-mycotoxigenic strains of against a mycotoxigenic strain.

The Role of ABA in the Interaction between Citrus Fruit and .

Abscisic acid (ABA) protects citrus fruit against infection. The global mechanisms involved in the role of ABA in the -citrus fruit interaction are unknown. Here, we determine the transcriptome differences between the Navelate ( (L.

Ochratoxin A Defective Mutants as Potential Biocontrol Agents.

is one of the main species responsible for wine, coffee and cocoa toxin contamination. The main mycotoxin produced by this fungus, ochratoxin A (OTA), is a secondary metabolite categorized as a possible carcinogen because of its significant nephrotoxicity and immunosuppressive effects. A polyketide synthase gene () encodes the first enzyme in the OTA biosynthetic pathway.

Impact of the antifungal protein PgAFP on the proteome and patulin production of Penicillium expansum on apple-based medium.

Apples are prone to be contaminated with Penicillium expansum, which produces the mycotoxin patulin, posing a risk for human health. Antifungal treatments are required to control this fungal pathogen, although consumers demand products free of synthetic additives. Then, the use of antifungal proteins produced by moulds represents a novel and promising strategy.