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

In current plant disease control, the divergence from chemical pesticide use has been fueled
by the public concern about toxicity and environmental impact of these products, the …

Microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) are produced by a wide array of
microorganisms ranging from bacteria to fungi. A growing body of evidence indicates that …

The use of synthetic fungicides represents the most common strategy to control plant
pathogens. Excessive and/or long-term distribution of chemicals is responsible for increased …

Significant postharvest losses occur during the supply chain of fresh produce. Postharvest
decay is one of the main factors that determines losses and compromises the quality of fruit …

Two Aureobasidium pullulans strains (L1 and L8), effective against some fruit postharvest
pathogens were evaluated for VOCs production as a part of their modes of action towards …

Antifungal activities of plant-beneficial Bacillus have been widely studied in recent years.
Numerous studies have studied the antifungal mechanisms of soluble non-volatile bioactive …

ABSTRACT A study was conducted to identify volatile organic compounds or volatiles
produced by Candida intermedia strain C410 using gas chromatography–mass …

The effectiveness of Wickerhamomyces anomalus, Metschnikowia pulcherrima and
Saccharomyces cerevisiae as biocontrol agents on postharvest decay of strawberry …

Current agricultural practice depends on a wide use of pesticides, bactericides, and
fungicides. Increased demand for organic products indicates consumer preference for …