Biological control using microbial antagonists is one of the most promising alternatives for
reducing fungicide use during the postharvest life of fruits. To date, there are hundreds of …

Synthetic fungicides are the primary means to control postharvest diseases of fruits.
Biological control has emerged as one of the most promising alternatives to chemicals …

▪ Abstract Losses from postharvest fruit diseases range from 1 to 20 percent in the United
States, depending on the commodity. The application of fungicides to fruits after harvest to …

Traditionally, chemical fungicides have been used to preserve the quality of fruit and
vegetables over extended periods of storage or transportation. However, increased global …

The yeastsCryptococcus laurentii (strain HRA5), Cryptococcus infirmominiatus (strain YY6),
andRhodotorula glutinis (strain HRB6) were tested as biocontrol agents of postharvest …

Postharvest diseases of fruits caused by phytopathogens cause losses up to 50% of global
production. Phytopathogens control is performed with synthetic fungicides, but the …

Harvested fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains harbour a very reach microbiota that influence
their shelf-life, quality and safety for human consumption. Spoilage due to fungal or bacterial …

Purpose of review: The aims of this review are:(1) to highlight the most significant results
over the last few years in harvesting methods and pre-and postharvest handling of …

antagonism antagonisme antagonismo antibiotics antibiotique bacillus subtilis biological
control botrytis cinerea control de enfermedades disease control disease resistance fruits …

Postharvest biological treatment entails a range of different approaches, including
strengthening of the commodity's natural defense mechanisms and application of …