Microbial biological control agents (MBCAs) are applied to crops for biological control of
plant pathogens where they act via a range of modes of action. Some MBCAs interact with …

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 …

Yeasts occur in all environments and have been described as potent antagonists of various
plant pathogens. Due to their antagonistic ability, undemanding cultivation requirements …

Fungal diseases result in significant losses of fruits and vegetables during handling,
transportation and storage. At present, post-production fungal spoilage is predominantly …

Abstracts Background Impressive progress was made in the last decade in development,
registration and commercialization of biocontrol products based on yeast to manage …

Abstract Knowledge of the relationships and thus the classification of fungi, has developed
rapidly with increasingly widespread use of molecular techniques, over the past 10–15 …

Consumers highly appreciate table grapes for their pleasant sensory attributes and as good
sources of nutritional and functional compounds. This explains the rising market and global …

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 …

Strains belonging to the species Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Wickerhamomyces anomalus,
Metschnikowia pulcherrima and Aureobasidium pullulans, isolated from different food …

Gray mold, incited by Botrytis cinerea, causes major postharvest losses in a wide range of
crops. Some infections that occur in the field remain quiescent during the growing season …