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Bacterial communities associated with the surface of sweet pepper and their selection for biocontrol
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Biocontrol agents (especially, microbial antagonists) can sustainably and effectively protect yield losses in crops. In sweet peppers (Capsicum annum), one of the most nutritionally rich fruit crop, widely grown worldwide, ... -
Reduction of post-harvest losses in tomato using fungal bio-preservative for smallholder farmers
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019-05)Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are among the important fruits that are widely grown globally. However, they are susceptible to spoilage by fungi due to their high water content and soft endocarp. This spoilage leads to ... -
Safety evaluation of Lactobacillus reuteri PNW1 and Lactobacillus acidophilus PNW3 as probiotics and purification of their bacteriocins
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Background: Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer health benefit on the host when administered in adequate dose. Strains with probiotic potential are to be carefully selected based on their functionality, safety ...