Short and long term solutions for postharvest decay of apple by Botrytis cinerea. KU Leuven
Apple (Malus x domestica) is a seasonal fruit that can be harvested in autumn. To provide consumers with a year round supply of high quality apples the fruit is stored with controlled atmosphere at low temperature. During storage fungal-caused decay may occur, resulting in losses. These losses are currently controlled through chemical pesticides, but increasing public concerns about safety for people and environment are ...