Antagonistic microorganisms as biological control agents of postharvest diseases of fruits and vegetables.
Droby, S.; Chalutz, E.; Wilson, C. L.;
Postharvest News and Information Year: 1991 Vol: 2 Issue: 3 Pages: 169-173 Ref: 35 ref.
1991
บทคัดย่อ
The control of postharvest diseases of fruits and vegetables using naturally occurring antagonistic microorganisms is reviewed. Effective antagonists may inhibit postharvest pathogens by producing antibiotics, by successfully competing with the pathogens for nutrients and space, or by interacting directly with the pathogen. The isolation of natural antagonists, the mode(s) of action of yeast antagonists, application of postharvest biocontrol agents, manipulation of epiphytic microorganisms for biocontrol, antagonist-fungicide combinations, desirable characteristics of antagonists of postharvest diseases, and future prospects and research needs are discussed.