Fungal Pathogens in Postharvest Fruit Diseases: Control and Management
A special issue of Journal of Fungi (ISSN 2309-608X). This special issue belongs to the section "Fungal Pathogenesis and Disease Control".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1202
Special Issue Editors
Interests: postharvest; essential oil; antifungal mechanism; fruit diseases; fruit preservation
Interests: storage and preservation of fruits and vegetables; degradation and control measures of mycotoxins in fruits and vegetables; research on biological mechanisms of fruit and vegetable safety
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the vigorous development of the global fruit and vegetable industry, postharvest diseases have become a key factor affecting the fruit’s quality, extending its shelf life, and ensuring the stability of the fruit supply chain. Fungal pathogens play a significant role in the occurrence and spread of postharvest fruit diseases, causing substantial economic losses to the fruit industry. This Special Issue aims to gather the latest research findings in the field of postharvest fruit fungal disease control from around the world and to deeply explore the pathogenic mechanisms of fungal pathogens, the occurrence patterns of diseases, green control techniques, and preservation management strategies. By integrating research results from multiple disciplines, this Special Issue will provide a theoretical basis and technical support for the scientific control of postharvest fruit diseases, promote the innovation and development of fruit preservation technology, and contribute to the sustainable development of the fruit industry.
Dr. Qiuli Ouyang
Dr. Fang Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- postharvest fruit diseases
- fungal pathogens
- pathogenic mechanisms
- control technologies
- preservation management
- antifungal mechanism
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