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Control of Postharvest Diseases of Citrus

Objective

To evaluate reduced-risk products or biocontrol agents applied before harvest for control of postharvest decays in citrus. To conduct a survey to determine the prevalence of postharvest diseases affecting mandarins in the California citrus industry, particularly those caused by Botrytis cinera and Rhizopus stolonifer.

Investigators
Xiao, H.
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2014
End date
2015
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
2034-43000-039-03T
Accession number
428171
Categories
Bacterial Pathogens
Risk Assessment, Management, and Communication
Commodities
Produce
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