Biological control strategy for postharvest diseases of citrus, apples, grapes and strawberries fruits and application in Indonesia

Abstract Background In Indonesia, the postharvest fruit loss is 25%, so economic from export of various fruits estimated at US$ 58,966,861. One causes for pathogens. Postharvest rot caused mainly by fungi, some which produce mycotoxins harmful to human health. Therefore, in meeting global food safety requirements, Indonesia should develop a biological control strategy diseases. This paper review based on observations, literature citrus and other subtropical fruits, an overview strategies prospects their application Indonesia. Main body The pathogens that cause diseases apples, grapes, strawberries mycotoxins, namely Fusarium sp., Aspergillus terreus , Penicillium Alternaria sp. potential agents are yeast group, such as Candida genera, bacterial Bacillus Pseudomonas fungal Muscodor Trichoderma genera. Conclusion Through mutually additive synergistic multiple reduction methods cooperation with vanguards, disease emphasizes prevention using several methods. Each method reduces percentage damage certain amount highly effective controls.