Germinated edible seeds and sprouts have attracted consumers because of their nutritional
values and health benefits. To ensure the microbial safety of the seed and sprout, emerging …

High-output modern agriculture based on synthetic chemicals (biocides, pesticides, and
fertilizers) feeds the growing global population. To completely abandon the use of pesticides …

Seed size, sowing depth, and seed disinfection can affect seed germination and seedling
establishment, which, in turn, can directly affect crop growth and yield. The current study was …

With the electrokinetic assisted plant (EKAP) systems attracted extensive attention and the
prevalence of soil particle interface electric fields, this review gathered and analyzed about …

The growth of micromycetes and the associated production of mycotoxins during malting
represents a potential safety issue and an economic challenge regarding the quality of beer …

Pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment may pose a potential to be an alternative to chemical
use for seed surface disinfection and seed vigour improvement. In order to test effectiveness …

The field of bioelectrics lies at the intersection of biomedical engineering, biophysics, pulsed
power technology, and bioscience, guided by the underlying theme of using electric pulses …

Background Endophytic bacteria provide nutrients and stimulate systemic resistance during
seed germination and plant growth and development, and their functional properties in …

Fusarium fungi are widespread pathogens of food crops, primarily associated with the
formation of mycotoxins. Therefore, effective mitigation strategies for these toxicogenic …

The increasing contamination of cereals by micromycetes and mycotoxins during malting
still poses an unresolved food safety problem. This study characterises the potential of the …