Biocontrol potential of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei 22 against major postharvest pathogens of apple fruit
Abstract This study investigated the antagonistic potential of the lactic acid bacterium Lacticaseibacillus paracasei 22 against major pathogens causing postharvest diseases of apple fruit. The main biologically active components of the strain culture broth were identified as 2,3-butanediol. Acetoin, and organic acids,...