Mycopathologia (2004) 157, 217-223

R. Labuda, K. Hudec, E. Piecková, J. Mezey, R. Bohovi, S. Mátéová and S.S. Luká (2004)
Penicillium implicatum causes a destructive rot of pomegranate fruits
Mycopathologia 157 (2), 217-223
Abstract: In this study Penicillium implicatum Biourge was found to be the cause of a destructive rot of stored pomegranate ( Punica granata) fruits. This species has not previously been reported to cause disease of the fruit. The ability of the strain to decay pomegranates as well as some varieties of apples (Jonagold, Selena and Vanda) under laboratory conditions after inoculation with conidia into the subcutaneous layer of healthy fruits was demonstrated. The fungus was also found on mouldy stamens of pomegranates.
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Database assignments for author(s): Kamil Hudec

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Penicillium implicatum	Stored fruits/vegetables
	Penicillium implicatum	Pomegranate (Punica granatum)