Potential Application of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum in Food Bio-preservation – A Comprehensive Review with a Focus on the Antibacterial and Anti-Virulence Effects on Foodborne Pathogens

Inclusion of Antifungal and Probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Strains in Edible Alginate Coating as a Promising Strategy to Produce Probiotic Table Grapes and Exploit Biocontrol Activity

“…LAB belonging to the genus Lactiplantibacillus are typically found in association with fruits and vegetables [40], and they are considered natural competitors of the undesired microflora responsible for the spoilage and decay of fruits and vegetables, such as phytopathogenic bacteria and filamentous fungi [41]. In particular, the species Lactiplantibacillus plantarum also assumed a relevant role as a biocontrol agent because it is already adapted to fruit environments and their related stressors, thus simplifying its application for industrial purposes [41].…”

“…LAB belonging to the genus Lactiplantibacillus are typically found in association with fruits and vegetables [40], and they are considered natural competitors of the undesired microflora responsible for the spoilage and decay of fruits and vegetables, such as phytopathogenic bacteria and filamentous fungi [41]. In particular, the species Lactiplantibacillus plantarum also assumed a relevant role as a biocontrol agent because it is already adapted to fruit environments and their related stressors, thus simplifying its application for industrial purposes [41]. The competition between LAB and filamentous fungi is mediated by a plethora of mechanisms, including the competition for nutrients, the secretion of metabolic byproducts (i.e., organic acids), and the production of active compounds such as peptides and VOCs, but also for synergistic mechanisms as well [42,43].…”