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Detailed Explanation of the Occurrence Period and Control Measures of Jujube Fruit Blue Mold

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Jujube fruit blue mold generally occurs during the storage period of red jujubes. The pathogen is similar to that of citrus blue mold. Jujube fruits are usually infected from the fruit depression or from sunken areas where the peel has breaks. In infected jujube fruits, the flesh rots, the tissue disintegrates, pectin exudes, the peel becomes sticky, and there is a musty smell, affecting quality and edibility. The cause of jujube fruit blue mold is mostly excessive moisture in the jujube fruits and excessively high humidity in the storage warehouse, so the following points should be noted in control measures: A: Red jujube and candied jujube products must be fully dehydrated during storage

Jujube fruit blue mold generally occurs during the storage period of red jujubes. The pathogen is similar to that of citrus blue mold. Jujube fruits are usually infected from the fruit depression or from sunken areas where the peel has breaks. In infected jujube fruits, the flesh rots, the tissue disintegrates, pectin exudes, the peel becomes sticky, and there is a musty smell, affecting quality and edibility.

The cause of jujube fruit blue mold is mostly excessive moisture in the jujube fruits and excessively high humidity in the storage warehouse, so the following points should be noted in control measures: A: Red jujube and candied jujube products must be fully dehydrated during storage, and the moisture content must not be higher than 20%-30%; B: Control the humidity in the storage warehouse so that it is not higher than 80%. Pay attention to dehumidification and ventilation; C: Before storage, disinfect the inside of the warehouse, fumigating the warehouse with 1% formaldehyde to kill pathogens.

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