RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article
T1 Biological control of postharvest diseases in pome fruits using endophytic microorganisms: Innovative sustainable strategies for greater food security
A1 Martín Jiménez, Daniel
A1 Martín García, Jorge
A1 SantaMaría Becerril, Óscar
A1 Poveda Arias, Jorge
K1 Microbial antagonism
K1 Bioactive metabolites
K1 Lytic enzymes
K1 Host defence activation
K1 Sustainable disease management
K1 31 Ciencias Agrarias
AB Postharvest diseases cause significant losses in pome fruit production (5–50%), and growing pathogen resistance to synthetic fungicides demands sustainable alternatives. Endophytic microorganisms offer promising biological control, employing diverse antagonistic mechanisms. A systematic literature review of 25 peer-reviewed articles (1996–2025) identified key bacterial genera (Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Pantoea) and fungal endophytes (Aureobasidium, Metschnikowia) as effective biocontrol agents. These microorganisms achieve 50–85% disease reduction through nutrient competition, antimicrobial metabolite secretion (lipopeptides), and host immune system activation—performance comparable to commercial biocontrol products. However, critical research gaps persist in formulation optimization, scalability validation, industry-standard protocol integration, and expanded host species coverage (pears, kiwifruit). Developing robust delivery systems remains an essential priority. Endophytic microorganisms represent a sustainable approach to reduce chemical inputs while enhancing food security and supply chain resilience.
PB Elsevier
SN 0925-5214
YR 2026
FD 2026
LK https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/83932
UL https://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/83932
LA eng
NO Postharvest Biology and Technology, 2026, vol. 238, p. 114340
NO Producción Científica
DS UVaDOC
RD 08-abr-2026