Involvement of Aureobasidium pullulans and Rhodotorula glutinis in Russet of d'Anjou Pear Fruit

• Published in: Plant disease Vol. 86; no. 6; p. 625
• Main Authors: Spotts, R A, Cervantes, L A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.06.2002
• Subjects: yeast

d'Anjou pear, the main cultivar grown in the Mid-Columbia Region of Oregon, is subject to russeting of the fruit surface, resulting in reduced quality and value. The role of Aureobasidium pullulans and Rhodotorula glutinis in russet of pear fruit was studied. Inoculations were done at full bloo...