Effects of <i>Fusarium graminearum</i> and <i>Fusarium verticillioides</i> Infection on Sweet Corn Quality During Postharvest Storage.

ABSTRACT: Sweet corn is highly susceptible to infection by Fusarium graminearum (F. graminearum) and Fusarium verticillioides (F. verticillioides) during storage, which substantially compromises its nutritional quality and economic value. However, the specific effects of F. graminearum and F. verticillioides on sweet corn quality during postharvest storage remain poorly understood. This study systematically explored the effects of F. graminearum and F. verticillioides infection on sweet corn quality by evaluating the changes in color, hardness, weight loss rate, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, surface fungal spore count, soluble protein content, and soluble sugar content. Results indicated that the critical time points for visible deterioration

SUBMITTER: Xue Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12692720 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature