In small-scale experiments Aureobasidiumpullulans (isolate LS-30) displayed significant
antagonistic activity against Botrytis cinerea, Penicillium expansum, Rhizopus stolonifer and …

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 …

We detected the generation of the reactive oxygen species (ROS) superoxide anion ( O· - 2
) and hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) in apple wounds 2 immediately after wounding, and …

The yeasts Rhodotorula glutinis (isolate LS-11) and Cryptococcus laurentii (isolate LS-28),
showing different levels of antagonistic activity against a range of postharvest pathogens, …

In a 2-year assessment carried out on tomato crops of Central and Southern Italy, a high
incidence of Rhizoctonia solani and Sclerotium rolfsii was found. These fungal pathogens attack …

<p>More than 200 yeasts were selectively isolated from microbial populations on the
surface of different fruits. Fifty of these isolates were tested against blue mould ( Penicillium …

We tested the compatibility of the biocontrol yeasts (Rhodosporidium kratochvilovae LS11
and Cryptococcus laurentii LS28) with the recently developed fungicides boscalid (BOSC), …

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 …

Wine contamination with ochratoxin A (OTA) is due to the attack of wine grapes by ochratoxigenic
Aspergillus carbonarius and Aspergillus spp. section Nigri. Four A. pullulans strains, …

Background and aim Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is an important crop worldwide. Fungi of
the genus Fusarium are among the most aggressive pathogens of chickpea, causing plant …