About this Research Topic
The field of food safety and preservation is increasingly focused on the challenge posed by phytopathogenic fungi and the mycotoxins they produce. These fungi have a remarkable ability to proliferate in various food products, leading to significant contamination issues that threaten both food quality and human health. As a result, the food processing industry seeks technologies capable of inactivating decay fungi and these hazardous substances in food ingredients. Therefore, there is a critical need for novel detoxification methods that aim to enhance food product quality while aligning with health, economic, and environmental considerations.
This Research Topic aims to present and explore the latest discoveries concerning the mechanisms of action of novel technologies designed to combat fungi and mycotoxins. This exploration will serve as a platform to enhance our understanding of fungal susceptibility and resistance to these treatments. A comprehensive grasp of the antifungal mechanisms of these new technologies is imperative, as it offers valuable insights into how fungi can endure challenging conditions while upholding their cellular integrity and functionality.
Topics of interest encompass, but are not limited to:
• Physiological, biochemical, and genetic adaptation mechanisms;
• Innovative approaches in investigating microbial stress response mechanisms;
• Current and future challenges in understanding and applying microbial stress tolerance mechanisms;
• Novel detoxification methods in food processing;
• Impact of antifungal technologies on food quality and safety.
This Research Topic welcomes submissions of Original Research, Reviews, Mini Reviews, Opinions, Methods, and Perspective articles.
This Research Topic aims to present and explore the latest discoveries concerning the mechanisms of action of novel technologies designed to combat fungi and mycotoxins. This exploration will serve as a platform to enhance our understanding of fungal susceptibility and resistance to these treatments. A comprehensive grasp of the antifungal mechanisms of these new technologies is imperative, as it offers valuable insights into how fungi can endure challenging conditions while upholding their cellular integrity and functionality.
Topics of interest encompass, but are not limited to:
• Physiological, biochemical, and genetic adaptation mechanisms;
• Innovative approaches in investigating microbial stress response mechanisms;
• Current and future challenges in understanding and applying microbial stress tolerance mechanisms;
• Novel detoxification methods in food processing;
• Impact of antifungal technologies on food quality and safety.
This Research Topic welcomes submissions of Original Research, Reviews, Mini Reviews, Opinions, Methods, and Perspective articles.
Keywords: antifungal methods, mycotoxins in food, phytopathogenic fungi, microbial stress response, detoxification methods, microbial stress tolerance, fungal contamination
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