Significant losses in fruits and vegetables are primarily due to postharvest decays caused by harmful microorganisms or microbial pathogens. A research project found that HiYEAST, a biocontrol agent, can effectively control postharvest diseases in mango, banana, calamansi, peanut, onion, garlic, and tomato.
The project was funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) and implemented
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