| dc.description.abstract | The ever-growing demand of consumers urges companies specialized in cultivating citruses to
an excessive production. Nevertheless, due to the mouldiness of the crop, millions of tons of
fruit have to be destroyed, which causes enormous economical and ecological damage. In this
tilt at windmills producers turn to the use of post-harvest fungicides in order to reduce the loss
caused by the Pennicillium species, however, the excessive use of these substances can cause
the development of resistant biotypes and might lead to food hygiene hazards, not to mention
the ecological load it causes. In the case of citruses, the most frequently used pesticide is
imazalil, which is usually applied on fruits after harvesting with the method of dipping or
spraying on the surface. | en_US |
