Use of a Muscodor albus pad delivery system for the management of brown rot of peach in shipping cartons

Abstract Biofumigation of peaches in shipping cartons with pads containing culture of the volatile-producing fungus Muscodor albus was investigated for the control of brown rot caused by Monilinia fructicola . Biofumigation during cold storage (1–2 °C) with 50 or 200 g of M. albus per plastic bag and enclosed carton containing 14 kg of fruit reduced the incidence of brown rot significantly ( P P