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The aim of this work was to investigate the early detection of anthracnose and soft rot diseases in cold stored strawberry fruit by evaluating the CO 2 and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by the fungi Colletotrichum fragariae and Rhizopus stolonifer. Strawberries were stored at 5, 10 and 21 °C (control group) and the VOCs and CO 2 production of inoculated and non-inoculated strawberries were followed by gas chromatography. To evaluate and estimate the growth of both fungi, the CO 2 data were fitted to the Gompertz model. Data of the VOCs released at the end of the fungal growth were analyzed using principal components analysis (PCA) to discriminate between infected and non-infected strawberries. The results showed that fungal growth was affected by temperature and C. fragariae had a maximum growth after 14.6 h at 5 °C and R. stolonifer at 21 °C after 45.2 h. On the other hand, through VOCs released by C. fragariae and R. stolonifer and PCA, four groups were obtained: a) strawberry infected with C. fragariae, stored at 10 °C, b) strawberry infected with R. stolonifer, stored at 21 °C, c) control group kept at 10 °C and, d) strawberry infected with C. fragariae and control group (5 and 21 °C), and strawberry infected with R. stolonifer at 5 and 10 °C. In conclusion, CO 2 and VOCs released by C. fragariae and R. stolonifer on strawberries could infer the presence of anthracnose and soft rot during storage of the fruit at low temperature., (Copyright © 2019 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.)

This study explores the effectiveness of a botanical bioscrubber system using Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) in hydroponic setups to mitigate common indoor atmospheric pollutants. Over a 100-day operation, levels of SO 2 , NO 2 , O 3 , TVOC, CO, CO 2 , PM 10 , and PM 2.5 were monitored, with a significant reduction in carbon-based compounds and particulate matter-. Notably, CO 2 and PM 2.5 removal efficiencies were significantly correlated with the foliar area, suggesting that the interaction between pollutants and plant leaves plays a crucial role in the phytoremediation process. In contrast, CO, PM 10 , and TVOC exhibited varied removal efficiencies, hinting the involvement of mechanisms beyond leaf interaction, such as adsorption in irrigation water or root system capture. The absence of significant correlations for PM 10 emphasized the need for further investigation into alternative removal processes, potentially mediated by the root system. Overall, our findings suggest that botanical bioscrubbers, particularly those utilizing Golden Pothos, hold promise for indoor air purification through plant-based systems. [Display omitted] • Implementation of botanical bioscrubber could enhances indoor air quality. • Hydroponic pots of Epipremnum aureum were used to treat indoor air pollutants. • Carbon-based species and particulate matter were primarily removed in the system. • The air/leaf interaction was the main removal mechanism of the system. • Active biofiltration offers a sustainable solution for indoor air improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]