Cinnamaldehyde Inhibits Postharvest Gray Mold on Pepper Fruits via Inhibiting Fungal Growth and Triggering Fruit Defense

Gray mold infected with <i>Botrytis cinerea</i> frequently appears on fruits and vegetables throughout the supply chain after harvest, leading to economic losses. Biological control of postharvest disease with phytochemicals is a promising approach. CA (cinnamaldehyde) is a natural phyto...

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Main Authors: Lifei Yang, Xiaoli Liu, Haiyan Lu, Cunzheng Zhang, Jian Chen, Zhiqi Shi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/18/3458