ABSTRACT
I. Introduction .................................................................................................188 II. Microbial Control of Postharvest Decay of Fruits and Vegetables ...........188
III. Microbial Biofungicides: From the Laboratory to the Marketplace .........190 IV. Commercial Application: Reasons for
Decreasing Efficacy and Inconsistency ......................................................191 A. Fermentation and Formulation ............................................................192 B. Delivery Method ..................................................................................192 C. Inoculum Pressure ...............................................................................193 D. Physiological Status of the Fruit .........................................................193
