Potential modes of action of <i>Pseudomonas fluorescens</i> ZX during biocontrol of blue mold decay on postharvest citrus

Abstract

Competition for nutrients and niches, biofilm formation, inhibition of spore germination and mycelial growth, and production of inhibitory metabolites may play important roles in P. fluorescens ZX antagonism of P. italicum. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.