Penicillium digitatum is a mold commonly associated with the spoilage of citrus fruits in storage and transit. This fungus thrives in cool, damp environments and typically appears as a greenish-blue mold. It spreads rapidly, especially where fruit skins are broken, thereby significantly impacting fruit quality and marketability.
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Attributes of Penicillium digitatum
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Scientific Classification of Penicillium digitatum
