Effects on Quality of Application of Two Antagonistic Yeasts on Plums (Prunus salicina) During Postharvest Cold Storage

Plums are climacteric fruits with a short postharvest shelf-life, which makes them highly susceptible to spoilage by moulds and pathogens. Biological control using antagonis- tic yeasts offers a promising approach to extend shelf-life by inhibiting fungal growth. This study evaluated the effects of two yeast strains, Hanseniaspora uvarum L793 and Metschnikowia pulcherrima L672, on the quality of ‘Larry Ann’ Japanese plums during cold storage. Plums were divided into three batches: two treated...