About this Research Topic
The postharvest management of fresh produce is a critical area of research due to their perishable nature and the impact of postharvest practices on quality and shelf life. Traditionally, chemical agents have been employed to preserve fruits postharvest, but these methods pose health risks and environmental concerns. In recent years, interest has shifted towards exploring beneficial microbes as sustainable alternatives for postharvest management. These microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and yeasts, offer promising potential to extend shelf life and maintain fruit quality while mitigating the adverse effects associated with chemical preservatives.
Previous studies have highlighted the role of beneficial microbes in enhancing nutritional profiles and providing biocontrol mechanisms against spoilage and pathogens. However, despite these advancements, there remains a need to fully understand and optimize the use of beneficial microbes in postharvest applications, addressing gaps in knowledge and overcoming existing challenges.
This Research Topic aims to explore the potential of beneficial microbes in revolutionizing postharvest management strategies. Objectives include investigating the mechanisms by which microbes can enhance fruit quality and shelf life, understanding their interactions with crop plant hosts, and developing innovative applications that leverage microbial functionalities.
This Research Topic invites submissions of Original Research, Reviews, Mini Reviews, Opinions, Methods, and Perspective articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Enhancing postharvest management with single and multi-strain microbial consortia;
• Investigating quorum sensing in beneficial microbe-plant interactions for postharvest preservation;
• Utilizing ~omics technologies to gain deeper insights into beneficial microbe functionality;
• Optimizing beneficial microbes for improved biocontrol and extended shelf life;
• Uncovering mechanisms by which beneficial microbes suppress pathogens;
• Developing eco-friendly packaging and delivery systems for effective microbial postharvest applications;
• Exploring microbial community dynamics on fresh produce for reduced spoilage.
Previous studies have highlighted the role of beneficial microbes in enhancing nutritional profiles and providing biocontrol mechanisms against spoilage and pathogens. However, despite these advancements, there remains a need to fully understand and optimize the use of beneficial microbes in postharvest applications, addressing gaps in knowledge and overcoming existing challenges.
This Research Topic aims to explore the potential of beneficial microbes in revolutionizing postharvest management strategies. Objectives include investigating the mechanisms by which microbes can enhance fruit quality and shelf life, understanding their interactions with crop plant hosts, and developing innovative applications that leverage microbial functionalities.
This Research Topic invites submissions of Original Research, Reviews, Mini Reviews, Opinions, Methods, and Perspective articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Enhancing postharvest management with single and multi-strain microbial consortia;
• Investigating quorum sensing in beneficial microbe-plant interactions for postharvest preservation;
• Utilizing ~omics technologies to gain deeper insights into beneficial microbe functionality;
• Optimizing beneficial microbes for improved biocontrol and extended shelf life;
• Uncovering mechanisms by which beneficial microbes suppress pathogens;
• Developing eco-friendly packaging and delivery systems for effective microbial postharvest applications;
• Exploring microbial community dynamics on fresh produce for reduced spoilage.
Keywords: Postharvest fruit preservation, Chemical-free preservation, Microbial biocontrol in agriculture, Postharvest microbial applications, Fruit spoilage prevention, Postharvest innovations, Postharvest Management, Quorum Sensing
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