About this Research Topic
Spices are essential ingredients used in various dishes and are widely consumed worldwide. Typically employed in small amounts to enhance flavor, spices are derived from diverse sources, including the fruits and seeds of plants like paprika, the bark of plants like cinnamon, the roots and rhizomes of plants like turmeric, garlic, and ginger, as well as the leaves of plants like bay leaf and oregano. The antioxidant compounds in spices have garnered global attention due to their numerous health benefits. However, in recent years, there has been a growing concern about the implications for spice crops, leading to diseases caused by multiple pathogens. Consequently, yields are significantly reduced, or growers refrain from planting spice crops.
Similar to other crops, spices are susceptible to microbial interactions. Microorganisms may be introduced to the spices during growth and development or during subsequent processes such as collection, processing, storage, and marketing. This research topic aims to attract relevant, cutting-edge studies focused on deciphering and highlighting potential microbes associated with spices.
We invite researchers to submit manuscripts to this Research Topic that focus on microbes and pathogens affecting spice crops, covering aspects such as their detection, genetic diversity, evolution, and management strategies. Specifically, we are interested in papers addressing the following topics:
- Quasispecis of pathogen that infect spice crops.
- Development of sensitive detection techniques for these microbes.
- Recombination and reassortment mechanisms influencing microbial diversity.
- Genetic evolutionary bottlenecks of microbes associated with spice crops.
- Traditional and new management strategies.
Similar to other crops, spices are susceptible to microbial interactions. Microorganisms may be introduced to the spices during growth and development or during subsequent processes such as collection, processing, storage, and marketing. This research topic aims to attract relevant, cutting-edge studies focused on deciphering and highlighting potential microbes associated with spices.
We invite researchers to submit manuscripts to this Research Topic that focus on microbes and pathogens affecting spice crops, covering aspects such as their detection, genetic diversity, evolution, and management strategies. Specifically, we are interested in papers addressing the following topics:
- Quasispecis of pathogen that infect spice crops.
- Development of sensitive detection techniques for these microbes.
- Recombination and reassortment mechanisms influencing microbial diversity.
- Genetic evolutionary bottlenecks of microbes associated with spice crops.
- Traditional and new management strategies.
Keywords: Microbial Interaction, Pathogens, Evolution, Spice Plants, Microorganisms, Spice Crops, Microbial Diversity
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