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<p>Postharvest losses of fruits and vegetables present a&#xa0;major challenge in developing countries due to limited infrastructure and widespread use of synthetic chemicals, leading to food waste, economic decline, and health hazards. Plant extracts rich in bioactive compounds such as phenolics, flavonoids, alkaloids, and essential oils have emerged as promising, eco-friendly options for preserving and improving the quality of horticultural crops after harvest. This overview consolidates current knowledge on the chemical diversity, functional applications, and cellular mechanisms of plant extracts in preventing spoilage, slowing ripening, and maintaining the nutritional and sensory qualities of fruits and vegetables. Comparative analyses in selected developing nations highlight the seriousness of postharvest losses and the necessity for environmentally sustainable solutions. The review examines recent advancements, practical applications, and challenges like performance inconsistency, standardization, and scalability related to the use of botanical extracts. Future outlooks focus on integrating plant extracts with emerging technologies and ensuring these solutions reach smallholder farmers. Overall, plant extracts offer a&#xa0;sustainable route to environmentally friendly and safer postharvest management, which can bolster food security and foster responsible agriculture in the developing world. To unlock their full potential, further research should aim to develop standardized extraction techniques, optimize formulations, and enhance policy and technological support for large-scale implementation in developing countries.</p>

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Application of Botanical Extracts for Postharvest Preservation and Quality Enhancement of Horticultural Produce in Developing Countries: a Potential Review

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年1月9日

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  • Nayan Chandra Howlader,
  • Md. Mokter Hossain,
  • Tusar Kanti Roy,
  • S. M. Ahsan,
  • Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque,
  • Md. Hasan Miah

摘要

Postharvest losses of fruits and vegetables present a major challenge in developing countries due to limited infrastructure and widespread use of synthetic chemicals, leading to food waste, economic decline, and health hazards. Plant extracts rich in bioactive compounds such as phenolics, flavonoids, alkaloids, and essential oils have emerged as promising, eco-friendly options for preserving and improving the quality of horticultural crops after harvest. This overview consolidates current knowledge on the chemical diversity, functional applications, and cellular mechanisms of plant extracts in preventing spoilage, slowing ripening, and maintaining the nutritional and sensory qualities of fruits and vegetables. Comparative analyses in selected developing nations highlight the seriousness of postharvest losses and the necessity for environmentally sustainable solutions. The review examines recent advancements, practical applications, and challenges like performance inconsistency, standardization, and scalability related to the use of botanical extracts. Future outlooks focus on integrating plant extracts with emerging technologies and ensuring these solutions reach smallholder farmers. Overall, plant extracts offer a sustainable route to environmentally friendly and safer postharvest management, which can bolster food security and foster responsible agriculture in the developing world. To unlock their full potential, further research should aim to develop standardized extraction techniques, optimize formulations, and enhance policy and technological support for large-scale implementation in developing countries.