Biocontrol of postharvest blue mold in pear fruit by Hanseniaspora uvarum Y22: Antifungal mechanisms involving mycoparasitism and volatile organic compounds.
Pear fruit is susceptible to Penicillium expansum infection after harvest, leading to blue mold disease, which causes significant economic and safety concerns. This study evaluated the biocontrol potential of Hanseniaspora uvarum Y22, an antagonistic yeast isolated from organic farm soil, against blue mold in pear frui...