Rhodosporidium paludigenum induces resistance and defense-related responses against Penicillium digitatum in citrus fruit

Induced disease resistance against plant pathogens is a promising non-fungicidal decay control strategy. In this study, a potential biocontrol yeast, Rhodosporidium paludigenum, was investigated for its induction of disease resistance against Penicillium digitatum in citrus fruit. The results showed that R. paludigenum is the most effective yeast among three selected yeasts in stimulating the resistance of citrus fruit to green mold. When R....