About this Research Topic
The postharvest period is a crucial factor in determining the quality and shelf life of fruits due to their highly perishable nature. Traditional postharvest preservation methods often rely on chemical agents, which can negatively impact human health and the environment. Recently, there has been a growing interest in using beneficial microbes as eco-friendly alternatives postharvest fruit management. This Research Topic explores the use of beneficial microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and yeasts, to extend shelf life and preserve the quality of various fruits.
Our focus is on addressing the health and environmental risks associated with traditional chemical-based postharvest preservation by promoting the use of beneficial microorganisms as sustainable alternatives. These microbes have the potential to enhance nutritional profiles and provide biocontrol mechanisms. Recent advancements in microbial applications, such as quorum sensing studies, eco-friendly packaging, single and multi-strain consortia, and omics technologies, could revolutionize postharvest management. By exploring these developments and encouraging further research, we aim to initiate a significant shift in postharvest strategies.
Key areas of interests include:
• 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;
• Microbial community dynamics on fresh produce for reduced spoilage.
This Research Topic welcomes submission of Original Research, Reviews, Mini Reviews, Opinions, Methods, and Perspective articles.
Our focus is on addressing the health and environmental risks associated with traditional chemical-based postharvest preservation by promoting the use of beneficial microorganisms as sustainable alternatives. These microbes have the potential to enhance nutritional profiles and provide biocontrol mechanisms. Recent advancements in microbial applications, such as quorum sensing studies, eco-friendly packaging, single and multi-strain consortia, and omics technologies, could revolutionize postharvest management. By exploring these developments and encouraging further research, we aim to initiate a significant shift in postharvest strategies.
Key areas of interests include:
• 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;
• Microbial community dynamics on fresh produce for reduced spoilage.
This Research Topic welcomes submission of Original Research, Reviews, Mini Reviews, Opinions, Methods, and Perspective articles.
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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