Vapor-Phase Essential Oils as Antifungal Agents against Causing Postharvest Cherry Tomato Rot.

Recent reports of causing postharvest rot of cherry tomatoes emphasize the need for effective strategies to prolong fruit shelf life. This study is the first to explore the use of essential oils (EOs), recognized for their antimicrobial properties, as a potential method to prevent postharvest losses from . Antifungal activity was tested for ten EOs at a concentration of 625 μL/L using the vapor diffusion method.

Use of MALDI-TOF MS to Discriminate between Aflatoxin B1-Producing and Non-Producing Strains of .

Aflatoxin B (AFB) is one of the most toxic mycotoxins. One of the producers of AFB is . Therefore, its rapid identification plays a key role in various sectors of the food and feed industry.

Antifungal Activities of Essential Oils in Vapor Phase against and Their Potential to Control Postharvest Strawberry Gray Mold.

Essential oils (EOs) from aromatic plants seem to have the potential to control several fungal pathogens and food contaminants. is the main strawberry fruit contaminant causing high losses during storage. Here, thirteen EOs applied in the vapor phase were evaluated for their potential to inhibit the growth of three different strains of isolated from strawberry fruits.