ESTUDO SOBRE A INTERFERÊNCIA DA FISIOLOGIA NA PATOLOGIA PÓS COLHEITA
ESTUDO SOBRE A INTERFERÊNCIA DA FISIOLOGIA NA PATOLOGIA PÓS COLHEITA
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.88826300421
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Palavras-chave: Controle de doenças de plantas; Fruticultura; Práticas integradas
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Keywords: Fruit Production, Plant Disease Control, Integrated Practices.
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Abstract: Brazil stands out as the third largest fruit producer in the world, with an annual production of about 43 million tons. Despite this success, fruit growing faces significant challenges, especially due to the action of phytopathogenic microorganisms, which can cause major losses in the post-harvest period. When attacked by phytopathogens, fruit plants activate natural defense mechanisms to delay or prevent the penetration of these agents. However, scientific understanding of the interactions between fruits and pathogens is still limited, leaving gaps that negatively impact the production chain. Plants in the field use different strategies to combat pathogens, but they are not always sufficient to ensure fruit quality throughout the production process. In this context, integrated disease management stands out as the most viable strategy, promoting a sustainable approach to plant health control. This study reviewed information on post-harvest fruit management, focusing on applied technologies, their mechanisms of action, and the challenges in their implementation. The analysis indicated positive trends but highlighted the urgent need for further research to validate the effectiveness of current practices and to develop innovative solutions that minimize losses and ensure fruit quality throughout the production chain. Investing in integrated research is essential to promote agricultural practices that ensure not only productivity but also the sustainability of the Brazilian fruit sector. These gaps hinder the adoption of more efficient integrated practices and limit the potential for technological innovation in the sector. This approach seeks to balance productivity and environmental preservation, favoring more resilient production systems.
- Lorrayne Zampar Alves
- Murilo Fuentes Pelloso
- Kátia Regina Freitas Schwan-Estrada