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Edible Antifungal Coatings Based on Litchi Chinensis Seed Starch Enriched With Pericarp Procyanidins for the Postharvest Preservation of Strawberries

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Lychee starch coatings enriched with procyanidins showed strong antifungal activity and effectively preserved strawberry quality postharvest, reducing weight loss, decay, and senescence. This highlights their potential as a sustainable natural alternative for shelf‐life extension and fungal control in fresh produce.
Guillermo Castillo‐Olvera, José Sandoval‐Cortes, Juan A. Ascacio‐Valdes, Olga B. Álvarez‐Pérez, Jorge E. Wong‐Paz, María L. Flores López, Ahmet Yemenicioğlu, Cristóbal N. Aguilar   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Application of ZnO-nanoparticles to manage Rhizopus soft rot of sweet potato and prolong shelf-life

Folia Horticulturae, 2019
A reduction in crop spoilage and an increase in shelf-life is the goal of effective disease control methods. This study aimed to assess ZnO-nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) as a safe, new protectant against Rhizopus soft rot of sweet potato.
Nafady Nivien A., Alamri Saad A.M., Hassan Elhagag Ahmed, Hashem Mohamed, Mostafa Yasser S., Abo-Elyousr Kamal A.M.   +5 more
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Ecological Biodiversity Measurement of Seed Mycoflora Contamination of Freshly Harvested in Maize Growing Zone-II

Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2017
Maize is considered third most important cereal crops in the world. In our study the seed mycoflora of freshly harvested maize of zone-II were isolated by Agar plate method (APM) and Blotter plate method (BPM). A total of 9 genera i.e. Aspergillus flavus,
Shrvan Kumar, Asha Sinha, Shakshi Singh
doaj   +1 more source

Aloe vera in Food Preservation: Harnessing Bioactive Constituents for Clean‐Label Innovation and Safety Assurance

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Aloe vera‐derived biopolymers and nanoformulations enhance antimicrobial, antioxidant, and barrier functions in clean‐label edible coatings and films, whereas safety‐critical anthraquinone thresholds and regulatory constraints shape their translational potential.
Acharya Balkrishna, Hemant Sharma, Sonam Verma, Amar Jeet, Sumit Kumar Singh, Sharad Kumar Tripathi, Vedpriya Arya   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Green Oil‐in‐Water Nanoemulsions for Delivery of Phytochemicals With Pesticidal Activity for Sustainable Food Production and Safety

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Green oil‐in‐water (O/W) nanoemulsions incorporating essential oils (EOs) and food‐derived compounds are gaining prominence as biopesticidal platforms that address the growing demand for sustainable agriculture, food safety, and reduced chemical inputs.
Anna Paula Azevedo de Carvalho, David A. Weitz, Carlos Adam Conte‐Junior   +2 more
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Antagonismo y actividad antifúngica de Humphreya coffeata (Berk.) Steyaert contra Rhizopus stolonifer (Ehrenb.) Vuill.

Ecosistemas y Recursos Agropecuarios
El hongo Rhizopus stolonifer causa pudrición de frutas y verduras, por lo que es importante la búsqueda de alternativas de control biológico. El objetivo fue realizar antagonismo y evaluar la actividad antifúngica de H. coffeata contra R. stolonifer.
Maura Téllez-Téllez, Benjamín Amaro-Guadarrama, Alma Rosa Agapito-Ocampo, Ma. de Lourdes Acosta-Urdapilleta   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Phenolic-Rich Extracts from Circular Economy: Chemical Profile and Activity against Filamentous Fungi and Dermatophytes

Molecules, 2023
Fungal infections represent a relevant issue in agri-food and biomedical fields because they could compromise quality of food and humans’ health. Natural extracts represent a safe alternative to synthetic fungicides and in the green chemistry and ...
Andrea Lombardi, Margherita Campo, Pamela Vignolini, Marco Papalini, Mirco Pizzetti, Roberta Bernini   +5 more
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Antimicrobial and Cytotoxic Activities of Biogenic Nanoparticles Produced by Cyanobacteria

ChemBioChem, Volume 27, Issue 5, 13 March 2026.
The article reviews the green synthesis of biogenic nanoparticles produced by cyanobacteria, highlighting their antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties. These nanoparticles, formed intra‐ or extracellularly, show activity against Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria as well as fungi and can induce apoptosis in tumor cells.
Laíne Santos Ribeiro, Rhuana Valdetário Médice, Janaína Morone Bavini, Camila Manoel Crnkovic, Samuel Cavalcante do Amaral   +4 more
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In Vitro Removal of Electronic and Electrical Wastes by Fungi Isolated from Soil at Annaba Area in Northeast of Algeria

Environment and Natural Resources Journal, 2021
Electronic and electrical wastes (EEW) have increased exponentially in recent years due to technological progress. The uncontrolled incineration of these wastes causes pollution of air, soil, and water that has dangerous effects on health of human beings
Ghania Bourzama, Nadjet Iratni, Nadjet Ennaghra, Houria Ouled-Haddar, Boudjema Soumati, Khouloud Amour, Khouloud Bechiri   +6 more
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Pertumbuhan Jamur, Sifat Organoleptik dan Aktivitas Antioksidan Tempe Kedelai Hitam yang Diproduksi dengan Berbagai Jenis Inokulum [PDF]

, 2012
Kualitas tempe dipengaruhi oleh bahan baku, proses pengolahan dan jenis inokulum yang digunakan. Kedelai hitamdapat digunakan sebagai bahan baku pembuatan tempe yang mempunyai kualitas seperti halnya tempe yang terbuat dari kedelai kuning. Penelitian ini
Astuti, M. (Mary), Nurrahman, N. (Nurrahman), Soesatyo, M. H. (Marsetyawan), Suparmo, S. (Suparmo)   +3 more
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