Meyerozyma guilliermondii and M. caribbica are environmental yeasts commonly used in
industry due to their ability to synthesize different enzymes and chemicals. Here, all …

Hydrogels have attracted much attention due to their high water retention, biocompatibility
and degradability. In the field of agriculture, the use of hydrogels as pesticide carriers not …

Microbial antagonists provide a new perspective on biological control by altering microbial
diversity to control postharvest diseases of fruit. In this study, the biological control effect of …

Postharvest soft rot of kiwifruit has resulted in substantial market losses, yet there were few
antagonistic yeasts reported to control the disease. This study screened 1113 yeast strains …

Pear black spot disease, caused by Alternaria alternata, is a devastating disease in pears
and leads to enormous economic losses worldwide. In this investigation, we isolated a …

Background Small peptides play a crucial role in plant growth and adaptation to the
environment. Exogenous small peptides are often applied together with surfactants as foliar …

Strawberry is one of the most favored consumed fresh fruits worldwide. However, the major
constraint limiting future sustainable production and sales of strawberries is post-harvest …

In recent years, the production and demand of berries in the world have gradually increased,
but the infection of fungal pathogens has become one of the important factors restricting the …

Black rot is limiting the production of sweet cherries in Italy. Dark brown to black patches and
sunken lesions on fruits are the most common symptoms of Alternaria black rot on sweet …

Considerable quantities of fruit are lost during pre-and post-harvest stages due to mould
spoilage. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antagonistic effect of selected yeasts …