Yeast warriors: Exploring the potential of yeasts for sustainable citrus post-harvest disease management

R Ezzouggari, J Bahhou, M Taoussi, N Seddiqi Kallali… - Agronomy, 2024 - mdpi.com
Citrus fruits stand as pivotal and extensively cultivated fruit crops on a global scale, boasting
substantial economic and nutritional significance. Despite their paramount importance, citrus …

[HTML][HTML] Biocontrol Potential of Antagonistic Yeasts on In Vitro and In Vivo Aspergillus Growth and Its AFB1 Production

DN Dikmetas, H Özer, F Karbancıoglu-Guler - Toxins, 2023 - mdpi.com
Aspergillus flavus is a major aflatoxin B1, posing significant health concerns to humans,
crops, and producer fungi. Due to the undesirable consequences of the usage of synthetic …

The combined application of Debaryomyces hansenii and Bacillus atrophaeus inhibits disease development and enhances postharvest quality in litchi fruit by …

H Li, W Jia, R Li, B Zhao, W Li, Y Shao - Biological Control, 2023 - Elsevier
Our previous study demonstrated that the postharvest application of Debaryomyces hansenii
(Y-1) and Bacillus atrophaeus (TE-7) significantly reduced decay in litchi fruit, however, the …

[HTML][HTML] Bioprotective yeasts: Potential to limit postharvest spoilage and to extend shelf life or improve microbial safety of processed foods

Y He, P Degraeve, N Oulahal - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Yeasts are a widespread group of microorganisms that are receiving increasing attention
from scientists and industry. Their diverse biological activities and broad-spectrum antifungal …

Recent advances in biological control of citrus pests and diseases

A Urbaneja, A Ciancio, S Droby, M Hoddle, J Liu… - Biological Control, 2023 - Elsevier
Citrus cultivation is characterized by high species richness and an abundance of pest
insects and associated natural enemies. Since the successful introduction of Novius …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring Wild and Local Fruits as Sources of Promising Biocontrol Agents against Alternaria spp. in Apples

KS Tulukoğlu-Kunt, M Özden, A Di Francesco - Horticulturae, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biological control agents (BCAs) are a promising option for managing postharvest diseases.
Their environmentally friendly nature makes them valuable for sustainable and eco-friendly …

[HTML][HTML] Volatile organic compounds produced by Metschnikowia pulcherrima yeast T-2 inhibited the growth of Botrytis cinerea in postharvest blueberry fruits

Z Li, Q Liu, C Wu, Y Yuan, X Ni, T Wu, R Chang… - Horticultural Plant …, 2024 - Elsevier
Postharvest rot of blueberry fruits caused by Botrytis cinerea led to huge economic losses in
storage and transportation. In this study, Metschnikowia pulcherrima T-2 was isolated from …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing biological control of postharvest green mold in lemons: Synergistic efficacy of native yeasts with diverse mechanisms of action

MM Pereyra, MA Díaz, S Vero, JR Dib - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Argentina is among the most important lemon fruit producers in the world. Penicillium
digitatum is the primary lemon fungal phytopathogen, causing green mold during the …

Exploration of the antimicrobial activities of biocontrol agent Streptomyces strain h114 against Penicillium digitatum in citrus

Z Tian, Y Du, Y Lu, J Zhu, C Long - Postharvest Biology and Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
Biocontrol is considerably crucial in phytopathogens management during postharvest fruit
storage. In this study, assays were performed to screen beneficial microbes through the …

Evalution of co-culture system on Debaryomyces hansenii and Bacillus atrophaeus strains and its efficacy on disease control and quality maintenance of postharvest …

Z Li, J Li, MM Aslam, S Zou, R Li, W Li… - Postharvest Biology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microbial antagonists are used to manage both pre-and postharvest diseases of fruit crops.
Mixing two types of antagonists has been reported to enhance the viability, stability, and …