Claim · model-written summary
Stem-end infections by Diplodia, Phomopsis and Alternaria remain quiescent until senescence during prolonged storage.
Citrus
DiplodiaNot reportedMaterialGeneCompoundOrgan / stageSecond interactorSecond interactor roleTreatmentComparatorSettingDirectionValue
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Verbatim
e0“Stem-end infectionscaused by Diplodia, Phomopsis, and Alternaria spp. remain quiescent until the fruit becomes senescent during prolonged storage”
t0“citrus fruits”
Title
Biological control of postharvest diseases of citrus fruits.
Ahmed El-Ghaouth; Charles L. Wilson; Michael Wisniewski; et al. 2002. doi:10.1201/9780203910955-16
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- Observation Postharvest losses of fruits and vegetables including citrus were estimated at 25%.
- Observation Preharvest infections of citrus are mainly caused by listed fungal pathogens.
- Observation Phytophthora infections occur during wet periods before harvest.
- Observation Botrytis cinerea infections can occur in orchards and storage.
- Observation Wound pathogens are the main causes of citrus postharvest infections through harvest and handling wounds.
- Observation Green and blue mold account for most citrus decay worldwide.
- Observation Sour rot caused by Geotrichum citri-aurantii spreads most rapidly and can be disastrous above 10°C.
- Observation Sour rot is most prevalent on lemon fruit.
- Observation The causal yeast-like fungus grows very slowly below 10°C.