Inhibition Effects of Infrared Radiation Prior to Cold Storage Against <i>Alternaria alternata</i> on Yellow Peach (<i>Amygdalus persica</i>).

ABSTRACT: During postharvest storage, the yellow peach (Amygdalus persica) is susceptible to infection by Alternaria alternata, which causes fruit decay and produces multiple Alternaria toxins (ATs), leading to economic losses and potential health risks. The present study investigated the inhibitory effects of infrared radiation treatment against A. alternata on yellow peaches. Our in vitro experimental results indicated that infrared radiation at 50 °C for 30 min could completely inhibit fungal growth and AT production. Furthermore, infrared treatments prior to cold storage effectively delayed the onset of decay and significantly reduced the lesion diameter, decay rate, and AT levels in the yellow peaches inoculated with A. alternata. After the peaches underwent i

SUBMITTER: Liu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11946141 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature