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T1 Glucosinolates and their hydrolysis products as a sustainable strategy in the control of postharvest diseases in non-Brassicaceae fruits and vegetables
A1 Eugui, Daniel
A1 Velasco, Pablo
A1 Poveda Arias, Jorge
K1 Glucosinolates
K1 Isothiocyanates
K1 Postharvest quality
K1 Biological control
K1 Food security
K1 3101 Agroquímica
AB Postharvest losses in fruits and vegetables represent a critical challenge for global food security and sustain-ability, accounting for up to 28–55 % of total production in some regions. Conventional control strategies, largelybased on synthetic fungicides and physical treatments, face increasing limitations due to concerns over resistancedevelopment, chemical residues and environmental impact. This review provides a comprehensive analysis ofglucosinolates (GSLs) and their hydrolysis products (GHPs) as promising biocidal agents for the management ofpostharvest diseases in non-Brassicaceae fresh produce. We summarize current knowledge on the chemical na-ture, biosynthesis and hydrolytic activation of GSLs, as well as their mechanisms of action against key post-harvest pathogens, including fungi, oomycetes and bacteria. Furthermore, we critically examine applicationstrategies—such as biofumigation, plant extracts, volatile release, and the use of commercial or modifiedGHPs—along with their reported efficacy in in vitro and in vivo studies. The review highlights knowledge gapsrelated to mechanistic understanding, formulation stability, and industrial scalability, outlining future researchdirections to translate these compounds into sustainable and commercially viable solutions for reducing post-harvest losses.
PB Elsevier
SN 0022-474X
YR 2026
FD 2026
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/80064
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/80064
LA eng
NO Journal of Stored Products Research, 2025, vol. 115, p. 102825
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 12-ene-2026