Thiabendazole and benomyl were the most effective fungicides for the control of Diplodia natalensis Pole Evans stem-end rot, a major decay of early degreened fruit. This decay was also significantly reduced by imazalil and guazatine, but the level of control was not as consistent as that obtained with thiabendazole or benomyl. Control of Dip lodia stem-end rot was not obtained with DF-1OO or po...

The relatively high incidence of Listeria monocytogenes in cold smoked salmon (CSS) is of concern as it is a refrigerated processed food of extended durability (REPFED). The objectives of this study were to compare and optimize the antimicrobial effectiveness of films and coatings incorporating nisin (Nis) and sodium lactate (SL), sodium diacetate (SD), potassium sorbate (PS), and/or sodium ben...