Abstract Background Essential oils (EOs) are plant-derived volatile and aromatic extracts
with diverse biological effects like antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant …

Fruits and vegetables are highly perishable in nature. Several factors could affect the quality
and shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Packaging materials (usually made up of polymers …

Highlights•The review highlight the potential of plant extracts, and essential oils to control
post-harvest diseases.•In vitro and in vivo results of plant extracts and essential oils revealed …

This study aimed to evaluate the combined application of modified atmosphere packaging
(MAP) with essential oil (EO) vapours (Thyme, Clove, and Cinnamon) on the shelf life …

This research aimed to assess the effects of flaxseed mucilage (Mu) coatings supplemented
with postbiotics (P) obtained from Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 on various physical …

Plant essential oils (EOs) are gaining interest as biopesticides for crop protection. EOs have
been recognized as important ingredients of plant protection products including insecticidal …

Botrytis cinerea is a primary pathogen causing stem and fruit rot during pre-and post-
harvest. In the present study, the main purpose was to inquire into the antifungal activity and …

The antifungal activity of chitosan combined with clove oil against Penicillium digitatum, the
causal agent of citrus green mold, was tested in vitro and in vivo. Chitosan combined with …

Background Thymus genus has been used since ancient times for their valuable health
properties, which could be attributed to their chemical components, especially essential oils …

Anthracnose in organic bananas is an aggressive, difficult to control postharvest disease.
Essential oils have been studied in order incorporate them into integrated pest …