Excerpt from Fungicidal Screening Tests for the Control of Decay in Florida Oranges
Mild antiseptics such as permanganate of potash, blue stone, and borax have lougheen used in attempts to check decay in citrus fruits. Their use has never attained universal acceptance. Mainly because they failed to give the degree of control demanded by the industry. To be entirely satisfactory, they must possess high fungicidal properties, and at the same time be non-injurious both to the commodity and to those who consume it over a long period. It is assumed that the protectant must be capable of penetrating into the tissues of the rind as Well as.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is the result of a multi-year study into the causes of citrus fruit decay and the possible solutions for preventing it. Prompted by the prevalence of certain decay-causing organisms that affect the stems and skin of oranges, the author has collated the results of numerous tests and experiments. Having assessed the efficacy of over a thousand compounds against the various rot-inducing fungi, the author shares their findings on the effectiveness of these materials in preventing and controlling the growth of decay-causing organisms on oranges. The result is an invaluable resource for those in the citrus-growing industry who seek to protect their crops from spoilage and extend their shelf life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780260371607_0
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