Considerable research has focused on the control of the physiological activity of fruits and
vegetables in postharvest conditions as well as microbial decay. The use of edible coatings …

The in-field performance of microbial biocontrol agents (BCAs) against fungal pathogens in
fruit is subject to considerable variability due to their sensitivity to both adverse …

Considering the heavy losses caused by pear ring rot (Botryosphaeria berengeriana)
disease, the potential biocontrol agent against B. berengeriana was isolated and …

Avocado is an economically important fruit that is severely affected by anthracnose disease
due to the infection with Colletotrichum spp. In this study, avocado fruits with anthracnose …

Patulin is a toxic metabolite produced by Penicillium expansum that can contaminate many
kinds of foods and represents a challenge for fruit and fruit-derived products. Consequently …

The marine yeast Scheffersomyeces spartinae W9 is a promising biocontrol agent for gray
mold caused by Botrytis cinerea in strawberries. Improving the biocontrol efficacy of S …

Apples are deeply loved by people because of their rich nutritional value, but they are
susceptible to rotting. The use of antagonistic yeast is a promising method for controlling …

Fruits are highly susceptible to postharvest diseases, and the application of biological
control (biocontrol) agents has proved to be an effective alternative to artificial fungicides, to …

Fresh shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are prone to texture softening and quality
decline during storage. We investigated the effects of prestorage ultrasonic treatment on the …

Ancho-type pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is a crop susceptible to Pythium ultimum, which
has already been controlled with synthetic fungicide applications; however, marine …