Inhibitory Effect and Mechanism of Carvacrol against Black Mold Disease Agent in Goji Berries.

, as a main decay fungus of goji berry, can produce mycotoxins such as alternariol (AOH), alternariol monomethyl ether (AME), and tenuazonic acid (TeA). Carvacrol (CVR) has exhibited a broad-spectrum antifungal activity in vitro. We assumed that CVR can also be applied to control rot on goji berries and mycotoxins produced by the pathogens.

Metabolic Profiling and Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Melatonin-Induced Secondary Metabolism of Postharvest Goji Berry ( L.).

Postharvest decay of goji berries, mainly caused by , results in significant economic losses. To investigate the effects of melatonin (MLT) on resistance to rot in goji berries, the fruits were immersed in the MLT solutions with varying concentrations (0, 25, 50, and 75 μmol L) and then inoculated with . The results showed that the fruits treated with 50 μmol L MLT exhibited the lowest disease incidence and least lesion diameter.

Cell structure damage contributes to antifungal activity of sodium propylparaben against Trichothecium roseum.

Trichothecium roseum is a type of fungus that causes pink rot in muskmelon after the melons are harvested. Pink rot leads to severe decay during storage and causes the production of toxins that can be harmful to human health. Sodium propylparaben (SPP, IUPAC name: sodium; 4-propoxycarbonylphenolate) is an antimicrobial preservative that can be used to treat the inedible parts of fruits in addition to food, medications, and packaging.

Inhibitory effect of carvacrol against causing goji fruit rot by disrupting the integrity and composition of cell wall.

Goji ( L.) is a widely planted crop in China that is easily infected by the pathogenic fungus , which causes rot after harvest. Previous studies showed that carvacrol (CVR) significantly inhibited the mycelial growth of and reduced Alternaria rot in goji fruits .

Chemical Composition, Crystal Morphology, and Key Gene Expression of the Cuticular Waxes of Goji ( L.) Berries.

The cuticular wax of fruit is closely related to quality, storability, and pathogen susceptibility after harvest. However, little is known about the cuticular wax of goji berry ( L.) cultivars.