Yeasts as a biocontrol for microbial diseases of fruit
US5525132A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12R2001/72
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions for the treatment/prevention of microbial diseases of fruit comprising an effective amount of at least one yeast strain selected from the species Rhodotorula glutinis (Fres.) Harrison and Rhodotorula mucilaginosa (Jorg.) Harrison; optionally in association with one or more agriculturally acceptable carriers or excipients are described, as well as methods involving the same. Compositions may be applied to fruit either pre-harvest or post-harvest with post-harvest treatment being preferred. Microbial diseases of fruit which may be treated include blue mold, grey mold, mucor rot and transit rot of fruit.
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