Rosario Torres

TL;DR: In this article, an overview of the effect of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the survival and growth of foodborne pathogens on fresh-cut fruits and vegetables is provided. But, the effect on microorganisms can vary, depending mainly on the storage conditions and the type of packaged product.

TL;DR: Seven field experiments were carried out in peach orchards located in Spain, Italy, and France in 2001 and 2002 to develop an effective and practical method of controlling brown rot disease caused by Monilinia spp.

TL;DR: This review presents the current knowledge of molecular aspects in pathogen-fruit interactions, addressing the following topics: the application of new “omics” technologies for studying these interactions; the molecular mechanisms of fungal pathogen attack; the regulation of virulence by exogenous factors; and, finally, fruit defense mechanisms.

TL;DR: The use of essential oils in combination with citrus wax, or incorporated into packaging by soaking pads, failed to reduce the incidence of P. digitatum and P. italicum on citrus fruits, and these treatments caused severe rind damage, which makes implementation unrealistic and impractical.

TL;DR: Results indicated that VOCs produced by B. amyloliquefaciens CPA-8 could develop an additive antifungal effect against postharvest fruit pathogens on stone fruit.