Quality control strategy for postharvest fragrant pears: pathogenesis of brown rot caused by <scp><i>Monilinia fructicola</i></scp> and protective mechanism of carvacrol

This study demonstrated that carvacrol can increase the resistance of pears to M. fructicola and protect them from pathogens, thus prolonging the storage period. This research provides a novel approach to controlling brown rot in fruit caused by M. fructicola, which has profound implications for the global fruit industry and is of great economic and environmental significance. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.