Postharvest Pathology

Associate Professor at University of Torino (Italy) and Researcher at AGROINNOVA on plant diseases, crop protection, postharvest pathology, mycotoxins, molecular diagnostics, plant-pathogen interactions. Visiting at Thammasat University, University of Edinburgh, University of Lleida, University of Bonn. Secretary of SMC Postharvest of International Society of Plant Pathology. Member of the Academy of Agriculture of Torino. Worked on several European and national projects. 115 international papers, around 2800 citations, H-index 29 on Scopus.

Chapter1. Role of effector proteins in the virulence of Penicillium expansum on apple fruit ( Droby).- Chapter 2. Insights into fruit defense mechanisms against the main post-harvest pathogens of apples and oranges (Torres).- Chapter 3. Uncovering the NLR family of disease resistance genes in cultivated sweetpotato and wild relatives (Parada Rojas ).- Chapter 4. spatial and compositional diversity in the microbiota of harvested fruits: what can it tell us about biological control of postharvest diseases (Wisniewski).- Chapter 5. Endophytic microbiome in the carposphere and its importance in fruit physiology and pathology (Droby).- Chapter 6. The production of mycotoxins as an adaptation to the post-harvest environment (Geisen).- Chapter 7. Innovative management strategies for Aspergillus spp. and Penicillium spp. on nuts (Spadaro).- Chapter 8. The Wheat Microbiome in Relation to Mycotoxin Occurrence in Stored Grain: An Overview (Droby).- Chapter 9. Progress on chemical management of postharvest diseases of subtropical and tropical fruits (Adaskaveg).- Chapter 10. Integration of postharvest fungicides and fruit sanitation treatments to optimize decay control and address food safety concerns (Adaskaveg).- Chapter 11. GRAS Salts as Alternative Low-Toxicity Chemicals for Postharvest Preservation of Fresh Horticultural Products(Palou).- Chapter 12. Electrolyzed Water as a Potential Agent for Controlling Postharvest Decay of Fruits and Vegetables (Ippolito).