The use of plant extracts to prevent decay of agricultural products in Iran

According to ISNA, one of the main causes of plant diseases are bacteria and they cause damage to many agricultural products. These plant pathogens can reduce the shelf life of vegetables by causing losses in them and significantly cause economic losses to farmers and producers of plant products. In recent years; Improper use of chemical bacteria and antibiotics to control plant diseases has led to resistance to pathogenic bacteria. For this reason, finding compounds of natural origin has been considered as an effective and safe approach to prevent the growth of bacteria and improve the shelf life of food. Plant extracts, due to their antimicrobial properties, have a high potential for use as a natural preservative and can be used to control decay and extend the shelf life of plant products. Herbs such as pomegranate, thyme and sage, due to having some of these special compounds, may be able to prevent these damages to plant products. Accordingly, researchers at Ferdowsi ...