Inhibitory effect of double atmospheric pressure argon cold plasma on spores and mycotoxin production of <i>Aspergillus niger</i> contaminating date palm fruits

Abstract

DAPACP showed promising results in dry fruit decontamination and in inhibition of mycotoxin release by A. niger contaminating the fruits. The progress in the commercial application of cold plasma needs further investigation concerning the ideal width of the plasma output to enable it to cover wider surfaces of the sample and consequently inducing greater plasma performance.