2.1. Source of spoilage fungi and biocontrol yeasts
Both spoilage fungi and epiphytic yeasts were isolated from pear
fruits Packham's Triumph cultivar stored for seven months at−1/0 °C
in two packinghouses from the Upper Valley region of Rio Negro and
Neuquén provinces (Patagonia, Argentina) during 2007. Packinghouse
A was characterized by the continuous use of postharvest synthesis
fungicides (conventional) management. Packinghouse B has not used
fungicides for the last two years (transition to certified organic
managemen