Use of plant extracts for controlling Penicillium expansum-induced decay in apples

IF 2.8 3区农林科学 Q2 PLANT SCIENCES

Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology Pub Date : 2025-05-22 DOI:10.1016/j.pmpp.2025.102750

Khadija Benamar , Rachid Ezzouggari , Ilham Dehbi , Mouna Janati , Ayoub El-Mrabet , Mohammed Taoussi , Younes Lmekkeddem , Rachid Lahlali , Saad Ibnsouda Koraichi , Kawtar Fikri-Benbrahim

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Abstract

The apple tree, belonging to the Rosaceae family and producing pome fruits, holds global economic importance. Nevertheless, apples face significant challenges regarding post-harvest diseases, particularly blue mold caused by Penicillium expansum. During the post-harvest period, synthetic fungicides are conventionally adopted for control, however, their disadvantages require exploration of eco-friendly alternatives. Among these, the use of plant-based products like plant extracts and essential oils constitutes an efficient eco-friendly alternative in recent years. Several researchers tested plants bioactive molecules and their activity against blue mold in apple trees. The aim of this review is to compile and analyze the research in the literature on the antifungal activity of essential oils (EOs) and plant extracts against P. expansum, responsible for blue mold in apples. Their mechanism of action is also discussed. These mechanisms include disruption of the fungal cell membrane via lipid peroxidation, increased cellular permeability, inhibition of conidial germination, interaction with membrane proteins leading to protein precipitation, and ultimately cell leakage and fungal death. Moreover, challenges associated to their stability and practical applications are addressed. Besides, future perspectives are presented. Overall, these products are highlighted as effective alternatives to chemical fungicides for the control of P. expansum.

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Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology 生物-植物科学

CiteScore

4.30

自引率

7.40%

发文量

130

审稿时长

38 days

期刊介绍： Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology provides an International forum for original research papers, reviews, and commentaries on all aspects of the molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology, histology and cytology, genetics and evolution of plant-microbe interactions. Papers on all kinds of infective pathogen, including viruses, prokaryotes, fungi, and nematodes, as well as mutualistic organisms such as Rhizobium and mycorrhyzal fungi, are acceptable as long as they have a bearing on the interaction between pathogen and plant.