Advanced Eco-Friendly Techniques for the Control of Post-harvest Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

The consumption of fruits from tropical, subtropical and temperate climates has increased in the world due to their demand as functional foods due to their nutritional value, bioactive compounds and health benefits. Post-harvest diseases caused by pathogens are the main cause of deterioration and loss of quality, making it difficult to preserve and market to local and international markets. Therefore, it is necessary to develop alternative technologies to chemical control, which must be sustainable, efficient, low risk to human health, low cost and effective against postharvest diseases.

The purpose of this Special Issue "Advanced Eco-Friendly Techniques for the Control of Post-harvest Diseases" is to publish and communicate results and literature reviews related to the development of sustainable and efficient strategies to decrease the use of synthetic fungicides and prolong the postharvest life of tropical, subtropical and temperate fruits.

Dr. Porfirio Gutierrez-Martinez
Dr. Jorge M. M. Fonseca
Guest Editors

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