Penicillium fruit rot is a postharvest rot that causes very severe damage (up to 100%) to citrus, apple, vine and vegetable crops. Additional damage is also caused by ethylene produced by the pathogenic fungi, which, because it increases fruit respiration, reduces the lifespan of healthy fruit in the same storage area as the affected fruit. These postharvest rots become widespread when harvesting takes place in wet and rainy weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scientific name: Penicillium digitatum, Penicillium italicum, Penicillium expansum, Penicillium sp.<\/strong>
In Citrus family: Penicillium digitatum (green rot), Penicillium italicum<\/strong>
In Pome fruits: Penicillium expansum (blue mold rot)<\/strong>
In Vine: Penicillium sp.<\/strong>
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