Botrytis cinerea · pathogen pressure · Citrus spp.

AI critic verdicts

• agroecologist · plausible

  “Candida oleophila (Aspire) is a documented postharvest biocontrol yeast registered against Botrytis and Penicillium on citrus; source quote directly supports the structured fields.”

• plant-pathologist · plausible

  “Botrytis cinerea is a well-documented postharvest fungal pathogen of citrus fruit, and Candida oleophila (Aspire) is a registered biocontrol agent for postharvest Botrytis and Penicillium on citrus — source quote directly supports this.”

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