Han Zhang
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Han Zhang has a total of 4 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Guohua Yin
College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Qilu Institute of Technology, Jinan 250200, China
1 shared publication - Joan Wennstrom Bennett
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
1 shared publication - Kayla K. Pennerman
Department of Biology, Stockton University, Galloway, NJ, U.S.A.
1 shared publication - Siyuan Zhao
College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Qilu Institute of Technology, Jinan 250200, China
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 18 March 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Fungi
- Vol. 12 (3) , 219
Recent Advances in Pathogenicity and Biocontrol of Postharvest Penicillium Diseases
Penicillium species are major postharvest pathogens of fruits and vegetables, causing significant economic losses and posing serious threats to food safety through mycotoxin contamination. This review systematically summarizes the pathogenic mechanisms, metabolic diversity, and eco-friendly strategies of postharvest Penicillium pathogens. The application of CRISPR-Cas9 technology has enabled precise functional analysis of pathogenicity-related genes (e.g., PacC, PeStuA) and regulatory elements involved in fungicide resistance (e.g., FlbC). RNA interference-based strategies, including host-induced gene silencing (HIGS) and spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS), offer promising non-transgenic approaches for disease control. Additionally, artificial intelligence-assisted species identification and fermentation regulation have improved research efficiency. Future integration of multidisciplinary technologies will facilitate sustainable management of postharvest diseases.
- 18 March 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Fungi
- Vol. 12 (3) , 219
Open AccessRecent Advances in Pathogenicity and Biocontrol of Postharvest Penicillium Diseases
Penicillium species are major postharvest pathogens of fruits and vegetables, causing significant economic losses and posing serious threats to food safety through mycotoxin contamination. This review systematically summarizes the pathogenic mechanisms, metabolic diversity, and eco-friendly strategies of postharvest Penicillium pathogens. The application of CRISPR-Cas9 technology has enabled precise functional analysis of pathogenicity-related genes (e.g., PacC, PeStuA) and regulatory elements involved in fungicide resistance (e.g., FlbC). RNA interference-based strategies, including host-induced gene silencing (HIGS) and spray-induced gene silencing (SIGS), offer promising non-transgenic approaches for disease control. Additionally, artificial intelligence-assisted species identification and fermentation regulation have improved research efficiency. Future integration of multidisciplinary technologies will facilitate sustainable management of postharvest diseases.