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A review of mechanisms of action of biological control organisms against post‐harvest fruit spoilage
Author(s) -
Jamalizadeh M.,
Etebarian H. R.,
Aminian H.,
Alizadeh A.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
eppo bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.327
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1365-2338
pISSN - 0250-8052
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2338.2011.02438.x
Subject(s) - antibiosis , food spoilage , biology , biological pest control , competition (biology) , microbiology and biotechnology , host (biology) , ecology , bacteria , genetics
Several possible biocontrol mechanisms have been suggested as being effective against post‐harvest fruit spoilage. These include competition (for nutrients and space), antibiosis, parasitism, induction of resistance in the host tissue and production of volatile metabolites. Information on the mechanisms of action for most of the antagonists is still incomplete because of the lack of information on the complex interactions between the host, the pathogen, the antagonist and the other microorganisms present. However, a good understanding of the mechanism of action is essential before developing appropriate formulations and methods of application in order to obtain official approval. In this review information is provided about several mechanisms of biocontrol agents that could provide future biocontrol agents.