Edition 2

A six-pack of strategies to help prevent pre- and postharvest losses. Botrytis grows on dead and damaged plant tissues, producing airborne spores. In contrast to some other fungi like Cladosporium and Penicillium, Botrytis doesn’t grow on indoor surfaces such as…

Research highlights the importance of the orchard in pre- and postharvest Botrytis infections. From the grower’s field to the consumer’s fridge: Botrytis is ever-present and ready to invade and degrade plant tissues. Hence, BerriesZA and the Post-Harvest Innovation Programme are…