Among 54 isolates of yeast isolated from fruits
and vegetables, Pichia guilliemondii, Candia musae,
C. quercitrusa and Issatchenkia orientalis, were
effective in growth inhibition of Colletotrichum
capsici, the causal agent of chili anthracnose, and
could reduce disease incidence in chili fruits [9].
These yeasts showed potential as bio control agents
of anthracnose and I. orientalis was of interest in
this study.