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Degradation methods for fungicide residues in fruits
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Published:   2026-06-26
Publication Date:   2026-06-26
Online:   2026-06-26
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Fungal diseases represent a major threat to the sustainable development of the fruit industry. Although chemical fungicides can effectively control plant diseases, their extensive application has led to a series of problems, including excessive pesticide residues, enhanced resistance of pathogenic bacteria, and environmental pollution. Current degradation methods for fungicides in fruits can achieve considerable degradation efficiency; however, information on their degradation products and potential toxicity remains relatively insufficient. Therefore, the development of efficient and green pesticide residue degradation technologies is of great importance for ensuring fruit quality and safety and promoting the green transformation of the fruit industry. This paper systematically reviews the degradation mechanisms and technical pathways of fungicide residues in fruits, focusing on the principles, degradation efficacy and application characteristics of physical, chemical and biological approaches.

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China Classification Code:S481.8

Citation Information:

[1]CAO Jiajia,GU Qiuyu,WANG Suyan ,et al.Degradation methods for fungicide residues in fruits[J].Journal of Nantong University (Natural Science Edition)().

Published:  

2026-06-26

Publication Date:  

2026-06-26

Online:  

2026-06-26

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