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

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 …

Postharvest diseases cause considerable losses to harvested fruits and vegetables during
transportation and storage. Synthetic fungicides are primarily used to control postharvest …

The use of biocontrol agents as an alternative to synthetic, chemical fungicides that are
presently used to control postharvest pathogens, has many constraints and obstacles that …

▪ Abstract Losses from postharvest fruit diseases range from 1 to 20 percent in the United
States, depending on the commodity. The application of fungicides to fruits after harvest to …

Edible films and coatings have been extensively studied in recent years due to their unique
properties and advantages over more traditional conservation techniques. Edible films and …

Abstract Background Magnesium (Mg), as an essential mineral element for plants and
microbes, can have both indirect as well as direct effects on disease. Balanced nutrition is …

The genus Trichoderma contains fungi with high relevance for humans, with applications in
enzyme production for plant cell wall degradation and use in biocontrol. Here, we provide a …

Postharvest diseases of pome fruit are typically caused by a wide diversity of fungal
pathogens, and the list of confirmed causal agents is still growing. There is considerable …

World trends are moving towards reduced pesticide use in fresh fruit and vegetables. Along
with this trend, several physical and biological means have been evaluated as safer …