Lactobacillus , the largest genus within lactic acid bacteria group, has served diverse roles in improving quality of foods for centuries. The heterogeneity this resulted industry's continued use their well-known functions and exploration novel applications. Moreover, perceived health benefits many applications have also made them fond favorites consumers researchers alike. Their familiarity le...

Various systemic fungicides and a non-systemic fungicide (copper ammonium carbonate) were evaluated as possible alternatives to copper-oxychloride and benomyl, for control of preand postharvest diseases of avocados. Foliar applications of cyproconazole, flusilazol or copper ammonium carbonate were as effective in controlling Cercospora spot as copper-oxychloride and benomyl, but were less effec...

Cut flowers have become an export income in the global floriculture market. They multiple uses, such as for home beautification, ceremonies (including weddings and funerals), symbols of love, appreciation, respect, etc., humane society. Each type cut flower has a different vase life longevity their freshness is linked to preharvest, harvest, postharvest tools conditions. The quality must be con...

In field plot experiments, an atoxigenic strain of Aspergillus flavus interfered with preharvest aflatoxin contamination of corn when applied either simultaneously with or one day prior to a toxigenic strain. The atoxigenic strain reduced preharvest aflatoxin contamination 80 to 95%. The atoxigenic strain was also effective in reducing postharvest aflatoxin contamination caused by both an intro...

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