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Biological control of postharvest diseases: a promising alternative to the use of synthetic fungicides

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Postharvest diseases of fruits and vegetables cause serious losses of fresh produce-world-wide. Most rot pathogens are controlled by various methods such as refrigeration, controlled atmosphere and fungicides. Biological control strategies are emerging as promising alternatives to the use of synthetic fungicides. Several antagonistic microorganisms have been found that can effectively inhibit postharvest diseases of fruits and vegetables.

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  1. Institute for Technology and Storage of Agricultural Products ARO, The Volcani Center, 50250, Bet Dagan, Israel

    S. Droby & E. Chalutz

  2. USDA-ARS, Appalachian Fruit Research Station Keameysville, 25430, WV, USA

    C. L. Wilson & M. E. Wisniewski

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Droby, S., Chalutz, E., Wilson, C.L. et al. Biological control of postharvest diseases: a promising alternative to the use of synthetic fungicides. Phytoparasitica 20 (Suppl 1), S149–S153 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02980427

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