Inhibiting plant pathogens with an antagonistic microorganism(s)
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
InventorsRandy J. McLaughlin, Charles L. Wilson, Edo Chalutz
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Abstract
The present invention is drawn to biological control of plant pathogens (e.g. either preharvest or postharvest diseases) on agricultural commodities (such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, nuts, seeds and silage) by use of at least one microorganism which is an antagonist against plant pathogens.
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A biocontrol composition comprising a mixture of at least one calcium salt and at least one microorganism which is an antagonist against plant pathogens but is not antibiotic, wherein said at least one microorganism is a yeast selected from the group consisting of Pichia guilliermondii and Hanseniasporum uvarum and wherein both said at least one microorganism and said at least one calcium salt are present in an amount effective for inhibiting plant pathogen development.
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