The use of synthetic fungicides to control fungal diseases has growing limitations due to eco-
toxicological risks. Therefore, it is necessary to replace or integrate high risk chemicals with …

Background Citrus is one of the most economically important horticultural crops in the world.
Citrus are vulnerable to the postharvest decay caused by Penicillium digitatum and P …

Citrus spp. are spread mainly in the Mediterranean basin and represent the largest fruit
source for human consumption. Postharvest losses, mainly due to diseases and metabolic …

Citrus (Citrus spp.) species produce a variety of fruits that are popular worldwide. Citrus
fruits, however, are susceptible to postharvest decays caused by various pathogenic fungi …

Fungal pathogens are the main biotic burden of productivity for economically important
crops under field, greenhouse or postharvest conditions. The discovery and development of …

The infection of fruit by the fungus Penicillin expansum, especially apples and derived
products, is a serious global problem. Contaminated fruit and products not only threaten …

Biological control of postharvest diseases of fruit by antagonistic yeast has been considered
to be an effective and promising strategy to reduce the postharvest loss of fruits. In this study …

Anthracnose is a severe disease caused by Colletotrichum spp. on several crop species.
Fungal infections can occur both in the field and at the post-harvest stage causing severe …

There is increased interest in research on yeasts as potential phytopathogen biocontrol
agents due to increasing restrictions in the use of chemical pesticides. Yeast strains from a …

Patulin (PAT) is a mycotoxin that can contaminate many foods and especially fruits and fruit‐
based products. Therefore, accurate and effective testing is necessary to enable producers …