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 …

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

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 …

Contaminations of pathogenic and spoilage microbes on foods are threatening food safety
and quality, highlighting the importance of developing antimicrobial agents. According to …

The yeast Candida oleophila, the base of the commercial product Aspire, is recommended
for the control of postharvest decay of citrus and pome fruit. Competition for nutrients and …

Several possible biocontrol mechanisms have been suggested as being effective against
post‐harvest fruit spoilage. These include competition (for nutrients and space), antibiosis …

Overview: Biological control of postharvest products has great potential because postharvest
environmental parameters such as temperature and humidity can be rigidly controlled to suit …

Aureobasidium pullulans is an extremotolerant, cosmopolitan yeast-like fungus that
successfully colonises vastly different ecological niches. The species is widely used in …

Contamination of apples (Malus domestica) and derived juices with fungicide residues and
patulin produced by Penicillium expansum are major issues of food safety. Biocontrol agents …