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US 5,668,008 AGranted
Avirulent geotrichum candidum for biological control of postharvest rots on fruit
AssigneesThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, The Texas A&M University System
InventorsCynthia G. Eayre, Mani Skaria
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Abstract
A novel avirulent strain of Geotrichum candidum has been isolated which is effective to inhibit growth of postharvest pathogens on fruit. In use, protection from postharvest fruit-rots may be afforded by application of an effective amount of the strain onto the surface of fruit.
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A strain of Geotrichum candidum having all the identifying characteristics of Geotrichum candidum strain NRRL 21488, which is avirulent and effective to inhibit growth of postharvest pathogens on fruit.
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