Trichothecium roseum is a highly destructive postharvest pathogenic fungus that causes pink mold rot in various fruits and leads to significant agricultural and economic losses. While Phytoene is known to be crucial for phytopathogens, its roles in postharvest fungi, remain largely obsc...
BACKGROUND: Secondary metabolism contributes to the adaptation of a plant to its environment. In wine grapes, fruit secondary metabolism largely determines wine quality. Climate change is predicted to exacerbate drought events in several viticultural areas, potentially affecting ...