NONTRADITIONAL CHEMICAL METHODS

Jul 13 2025SCIENCE

Keeping Fruits and Veggies Fresh: A New Way to Fight Spoilage

Fruits and vegetables often go bad after harvest. This is a big problem. It affects food safety and quality. To tackle this, scientists are looking at new ways to use natural helpers, like bacteria and fungi, to keep produce fresh. These helpers, called biocontrol agents (BCAs), can fight off diseases that spoil food. But using them alone might not be enough. So, re...

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