Advances and perspectives in the use of biocontrol agents against fungal plant diseases

D Palmieri, G Ianiri, C Del Grosso, G Barone… - Horticulturae, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …

Biocontrol yeasts: mechanisms and applications

FM Freimoser, MP Rueda-Mejia, B Tilocca… - World Journal of …, 2019 - Springer
Yeasts occur in all environments and have been described as potent antagonists of various
plant pathogens. Due to their antagonistic ability, undemanding cultivation requirements …

Biotechnological and biocontrol approaches for mitigating postharvest diseases caused by fungal pathogens and their mycotoxins in fruits: A review

EA Godana, Q Yang, X Zhang, L Zhao… - Journal of Agricultural …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Postharvest diseases caused by fungal pathogens are significant contributors to the
postharvest losses of fruits. Moreover, some fungal pathogens produce mycotoxins, which …

Yeasts as a potential biological agent in plant disease protection and yield improvement—A short review

J Kowalska, J Krzymińska, J Tyburski - Agriculture, 2022 - mdpi.com
The role of biocontrol products is expected to increase worldwide consumer demand and
facilitate the implementation of sustainable agricultural policies. New biocontrol agents must …

Biological control of postharvest fungal decays in citrus: a review

Z Wang, Y Sui, J Li, X Tian, Q Wang - Critical Reviews in Food …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
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 …

Microbial consortia for plant protection against diseases: more than the sum of its parts

T Maciag, E Kozieł, P Rusin, K Otulak-Kozieł… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biological plant protection presents a promising and exciting alternative to chemical
methods for safeguarding plants against the increasing threats posed by plant diseases …

Culturable yeasts as biofertilizers and biopesticides for a sustainable agriculture: a comprehensive review

M Hernández-Fernández, G Cordero-Bueso… - Plants, 2021 - mdpi.com
The extensive use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides has negative consequences in terms
of soil microbial biodiversity and environmental contamination. Faced with this growing …

Control of postharvest blue and gray mold in kiwifruit by Wickerhamomyces anomalus and its mechanism of antifungal activity

Q Zhao, Y Shi, C Xu, Z Jiang, J Liu, Y Sui… - Postharvest Biology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The primary postharvest diseases of kiwifruit are blue and gray mold which are caused by
Penicillium expansum and Botrytis cinerea, respectively, and result in serious economic …

Vishniacozyma victoriae: An endophytic antagonist yeast of kiwifruit with biocontrol effect to Botrytis cinerea

L Nian, Y Xie, H Zhang, M Wang, B Yuan, S Cheng… - Food Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Botrytis cinerea is a pathogenic fungus to fruit, biocontrol is a promising approach to relieve
this issue. In this study, Vishniacozyma victoriae is an endophytic yeast extracted from …

Disease-induced microbial shifts in citrus indicate microbiome-derived responses to huanglongbing across the disease severity spectrum

NA Ginnan, T Dang, S Bodaghi… - Phytobiomes …, 2020 - Am Phytopath Society
Plant microbiomes are critical components to plant health and can influence disease
outcomes. We provide empirical data describing disease-induced shifts within the citrus …