Burkholderia contaminans isolated from root of blueberry shrub produces occidiofungins and pyrrolnitrin useful to prevent postharvest decays of blueberry fruits caused by Botrytis cinerea.

Background Botrytis cinerea is a relevant fungal pathogen in the production of blueberries, which is managed mainly with fungicides. However, the intensive usage has led to the emergence of resistant strains. The use of microbial biocontrol agents is a sustainable strategy to overcome limitations as... View More