The following points highlight the top eight management processes of post-harvest diseases. The management processes are: 1. Pre-Existing Defence Mechanism 2. Induced Defence Mechanism 3. Disease Resistance 4. Means for Sustaining Harvested Produce 5. Biological Control 6. Chemical Control 7. Natural Chemical Compounds 8. Other Safe Compounds. Management Process # 1. Pre-Existing Defence Mechanism: (i) Cuticle as a Barrier against [...]
The following points highlight the four main modes of action suggested for biocontrol activity of antagonistic microorganisms. The modes are: 1. Antibiotic Production 2. Nutrient Competition between Antagonist and Pathogen 3. Direct Parasitism 4. Induction of the Host Defence Mechanism. Mode # 1. Antibiotic Production: It is appears to be a major mode of action for many antagonists. The antibiotic [...]
In this article we will discuss about the antagonist preparation for post-harvest. Once effective antagonists are identified for Post-harvest diseases of fruits and vegetables, methods must be found to prepare, store, and apply them commercially. Pusey (1988) conducted a pilot test applying Bacillus subtilis under simulated commercial conditions for the control of brown rot of peaches. They effectively incorporated the [...]