Research Keyword: post-harvest quality

Fruit and Vegetable Production

This editorial reviews research on improving how fruits and vegetables are grown, harvested, and stored. Scientists studied various methods like using special water treatments, different soil mixtures, and natural soil microbes to help plants grow better and produce more nutritious food. New technologies like special cameras can now check fruit quality without damaging them. The research shows that by working together, farmers and scientists can grow healthier, more nutritious fruits and vegetables while reducing the need for chemical inputs.

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Fusarium Species Infecting Greenhouse-Grown Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) Plants Show Potential for Mycotoxin Production in Inoculated Inflorescences and from Natural Inoculum Sources

This research examines dangerous fungal infections in greenhouse-grown cannabis plants. Scientists found that Fusarium fungi, which also infect grains, can infect cannabis flowers and produce harmful toxins (mycotoxins) that could harm consumers. The study identified that nearby tall fescue plants may be spreading these fungi into greenhouses. Different cannabis varieties showed different levels of toxin accumulation despite similar fungal colonization, suggesting some varieties may be naturally more resistant.

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