In view of the growing concern about the impact of synthetic fungicides on human health and
the environment, several government bodies have decided to ban them. As a result, a great …

The increasing level of hazardous residues in the environment and food chains has led the
European Union to restrict the use of chemical fungicides. Thus, exploiting new natural …

The aim of this study was to determine the putative modes of action of 59 viticultural yeasts
(31 Saccharomyces and 28 non-Saccharomyces) that inhibited fungi isolated from sour and …

Sour rot is an important disease of grapes caused by an etiologic complex of
microorganisms in which filamentous fungi play a key role. Yeasts are used for biocontrol of …

Grapes' infection by phytopathogenic fungi may often lead to rot and impair the quality and
safety of the final product. Due to the concerns associated with the extensive use of …

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

Fresh fruit is highly perishable during postharvest life, mainly due to fungal growth. Thus,
fungal control is an important goal for the fruit industry. In this work, a selection of …

Botrytis cinerea, the causal agent of gray mold, is an important disease of grapes. Yeasts are
members of the epiphytic microbial community on surfaces of fruits and vegetables and …

Postharvest spoilage fungi, such as Botrytis cinerea, are considered the main cause of
losses of fresh fruit quality and vegetables during storage, distribution, and consumption …

Significant losses in harvested fruit can be directly attributable to decay fungi. Some of these
pathogenic fungi are also the source of mycotoxins that are harmful to humans. Biological …