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Aug 2026
Application of a Bioactive Compound 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol in Nanoemulsion Form for Shelf-Life Extension of Cherry Tomatoes: From Microbial Inactivation to Quality and Safety Evaluation
Postharvest spoilage of cherry tomatoes caused by pathogenic microorganisms and oxidative browning leads to significant economic losses and food waste. Natural bioactive compounds are gaining increasing attention as alternatives to synthetic pesticides. In this study, a nanoemulsion (NED) formulation of nature-derived...
Yan-Xin Zhang, Hui Li, Chenxvan Yan et al.
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