Lipopeptides Produced by Bacillus mojavensis P1709 as an Efficient Tool to Maintain Postharvest Cherry Tomato Quality and Quantity

Because of significant yield losses caused by fungal pathogens, new efficient and environmentally safe methods pest control are needed, amphiphilic compounds (biosurfactants) produced many microbes considered a good alternative. In the present study, biosurfactants rhizosphere isolate Bacillus mojavensis P1709 were assessed for their ability to protect postharvest cherry tomatoes from decay mycotoxin contamination Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici. It was demonstrated that genome B. contained fenD srfAA genes, which responsible synthesis fengycin surfactin families. APF (acid-precipitated fraction) culture medium at concentration 20 g L−1 inhibited pathogen radial growth on agar plates 93%, T-2 HT-2 production 98%, after 5 days cultivation. also suppressed in vivo test tomato fruits 93% 25% 2nd 7th incubation, respectively. The results obtained demonstrate an tool protecting mold contamination.