Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Penicillium Italicum

 
Penicillium Italicum
Is considered a plant pathogen that is infamous for infecting citrus fruits. Once damage occurs to the skin the conidia gains access and starts to germinate. At first the fruit will develop a wet area. Soon after it will turn white and then blue/green. This signifies sexual maturity the spores are called conidia. This fungus prefers cooler temperatures which is why it is often found in the refrigerator.

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