VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS FROM BACTERIAL ANTAGONISTS FOR CONTROLLING MICROBIAL GROWTH

摘要

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for controlling microbial growth on a surface to be treated. More particularly, the invention is directed to a corresponding method comprising contacting the surface to be treated with one or more antimicrobial agents; and incubating the surface for a pre-selected period of time, wherein the one or more antimicrobial agents are volatile organic compounds produced by plant-associated microorganisms. In further aspects, the invention relates to a kit-of-parts and a composition, respectively, each comprising one or more volatile organic compounds produced by plantassociated microorganisms as defined herein.