IS-2310-94 Abstract Achievements
Ecology, Population Dynamics and Genetic Diversity of Epiphytic Yeast Antagonists of Postharvest Diseases of Fruits Budget Duration
$300,000 3 years
Manulis, S. ARO, Min. Ag.
Droby, S. ARO, Min. Ag.
Mehra, R.K. UC, Riverside
Eckert, J.W. UC, Riverside

Publication List


Chand-Goyal, T., J.W. Eckert, S. Droby and K. Atkinson (1997). Development of an integrative DNA transformation system and studies on the expression of green florescent pigment (GFP) and beta-glucuronidase (GUS) genes in Candida oleophila. Phytopathology 87:S17


Wilson, C.L. and M.E. Wisniewski (1994). Biological control of postharvest diseases - Theory and practice. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida :182

Droby, S., S. Lischinsky, L. Cohen, S. Manulis, R.K. Mehra and J.W. Eckert (1995). Epiphytic yeasts of citrus fruit tolerant to extreme conditions are effective antagonists of green mold decay. Phytopathology 85:1182

Ippolito, A., A.E. El Ghaouth and C. Wilson (1997). Indagini su alcuni possibili meccanismi di azione dell'isolato L47 di Aureobasidium pullulans, attivo contro marciumi postraccolta di ortofrutticoli. Atti V Congegno annuale S.I.Pa.V. Agripolis-Legnaro (PD) Italy, September 18-19, 1997 :

Nigro, F., A. Ippolito, G. Romanazzi and M. Salerno (1997). Prove di integrazione tra UV-C, curing e Aureobasidium pullulans nella lotta contro la muffa grigia dell'actinidia in post-raccolta. Primirisultati. Atti V Convegno annuale S.I.Pa.V. Agripolis-Legnaro (PD), 18-19 settembre, 1997. :

Davemport, R.R. (1976). Distribution of yeasts and yeasts-like organisms on aerial surface of developing apples and grapes. Academic Press, New York. :325-359

Droby, S. and E. Chalutz (1994). Mode of action of biocontrol agents to postharvest diseases. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida :182

Ippolito, A., F. Nigro, G. Romanazzi and V. Campanella (1997). Field application of Aureobasidium pullulans against Botrytis storage rot of strawberries. Proc. Cost . Non conventional methods for the control of postharvest disease and microbiological spoilage. Bologna, Italy, October 9-11. :914-915

Chand-Goyal, T., J.W. Eckert, S. Droby, E. Glickmann and K. Atkinson (1999). Integrative DNA transformation of an environmental yeast Candida oleophila and its effect on the biocontrol of green-mold of citrus.   Curr Genet :

Droby, S., S. Lischinsky, L. Cohen, B. Weiss, T. Chand-Goyal, J.W. Eckert and S. Manulis (1999). Characterization of an ephiphytic yeast population of grapefruit capable of suppression of gren mold decay caused by Penicillium digitatum.  Biol Control 16:27-34

Chand-Goyal, T., J.W. Eckert, S. Droby, L. McCabe and K. Atkinson (1998). A method for the population dynamics of Candida oleophila on oranges in the grove, using a selective isolation medium and PCR technique.  Microbiol Res 153:265-270

Droby, S.,T. Zahavi, L. Schena, L. Cohen, B. Weiss, A. Daus, R. Ben-Arie and E. Chalutz (1998). Biocontrol of pre- and postharvest bunches decay of wine and table grapes.  Plant Prot :

Elad, Y., J. Kohl and N.J. Fokkema (1994). Control of infection and sporulation of Botrytis cinerea on bean and tomato by saprophytic bacteria and fungi.  Eur J Plant Pathol 100:315-336

Flood, J. and J. Rees (1986). Host produced toxins associated with antagonism by Aureobasidium pullulans against Alternaria solani on wounded tomato leaves.  Mol Plant Pathol 28:79-88

Fokkema, N.J. (1973). The role of saprophytic fungi in antagonism against Drechslere sorokiniana (Helminthosporium sativum) on agar plates and on rye leaves with pollen.  Physiol Plant Pathol 3:195-205

Freeman, S. and E. Shabi (1996). Cross-infection of subtropical and temperate fruits by Colletotrichum species from various hosts.  Physiol Mol Plant Pathol 49:395-404

Gullino, M.L., Q. Migheli and M. Mezzalama (1995). Risk analysis in the release of biological control agents.   Plant Dis 79:1193-1201

Hermanides-Nijhof, E.J. (1977). The black yeasts and allied Hyphomycetes.   Stud Mycol 15:141-177

Hofman, C.S. and F. Winston (1987). A ten-minute DNA preparation from yeast efficiently releases autonomous plasmids for transformation of Escherichia coli.  Gene (Amst) 57:267-272

Kohl, J., W.M.L. Mohlhoek, C.H. van der Plas and N.J. Fokkema (1995). Effect of Ulacladium atrum and other antogonists on sporulation of Botrytis cinerea on dead lily leaves exposed to field conditions.  Phytopathology 85:393-401

Leibinger, W., B. Breuker, M. Hahn and K. Mendgen (1997). Control of postharvest pathogens and colonization of the apples surface by antagonistic micro-organisms in the field.  Phytopathology 87:1103-1110

Li, S., D. Cullen, M. Hjort, R. Spear and J.H. Andews (1996). Development of an oligonucloeotide probe for Aureobasidium pullulans based on the small-subunit rRNA gene.  Appl Environ Microbiol 62:1514-1518

Lima, G., A. Ippolito, F. Nigro and M. Salerno (1997). Effectiveness of Aureobasidium pullulans and Candida oleophila against postharvest strawberry rots.  Postharv Biol Technol 10:169-178

Lima, G., A. Ippolito, F. Nigro, G. Romanazzi, L. Schena, M.A. Gatto and M. Salerno (1996). Lotta biologica contro marciumi post-raccolta con Aureobasidium pullulans e candida oleophila.  Infitore Agrario :79-85

Lima, G., A. Ippolito, F.Nigro and M. Salerno (1997). Lotta biological contro la muffa grigia dell'uva da tavola in conservazione mediante trattamenti pre-raccolta con Aureobasidium pullulans e Candida oleophila.  Difesa Piante 20:21-28

Lo, C.T., E.B. Nelson, C.K. Hayes and G.E. Harman (1998). Ecological studies of transformed Trichoderma harzianum strain 1295-22 in the thizosphere and on the phylloplane of creeping Bentgrass.  Phytopathology 88:129-136

McCormack, P.J., H.G. Wildman and P. Jeffries (1994). Production of antibacterial compounds by phylloplane-inhabiting yeasts and yeast-like fungus.   Appl Environ Microbiol 60:927-931

McKinney, H.H. (1993). Influence of soil temperature and moisture on infection of wheat seedlings by Helmintosporium sativum.  J Agric Sci 26:195-218

Webb, T.A. and J.O. Mundt (1978). Mold on vegetables at the time of harvest.  Appl Environ Microbiol 4:655-658

Wilson, C.L., M.E. Wisniewski, S. Droby and E. Chalutz (1993). A selection strategy for microbial anatgonists to control postharvest diseases of fruits and vegetables.  Science (Wash DC) 53:183-189

Yurlova, N.A., I.V. Mokrousov and G.S. de Hoog (1995). Intraspecific variability and exopolysaccaride production in Aureobasidium pullulans.   Antonie Leeuwenhoek 68:57-63

Zimand, G., L. Valinski, Y. Elad, I. Chet and S. Manulis (1994). Use of RAPD procedure for the identification of Trichoderma strains.  Mycol Res 98:531-534