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October 19, 2005
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M. albus prevents brown rot on peaches.
The gases emitted by the fungus M. albus prevent the growth of brown rot on peaches. A treated batch of peaches is shown here next to a control batch, after a 3-day incubation period.
Credit: Agraquest
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