Integrated control of blue mould using new fungicides and biocontrol yeasts lowers levels of fungicide residues and patulin contamination in apples

▶ P. expansum is the main postharvest pathogen of apples and produces the mycotoxin patulin. ▶ Currently used fungicides (e.g. benzimidazoles) are often ineffective and involve various risks. ▶ The integration of recent low-risk fungicides with biocontrol yeasts is a promising alternative to control the pathogen better. ▶ This strategy efficiently reduces Penicillium rot, fungicide residues and patulin contamination of apples.