Mucor in chestnuts- Fact Sheet CH-7.14

Mucor in chestnuts Mucor is mainly a postharvest problem, but contamination can begin in the orchard at harvest. Mucor is one of the mould fungi found on chestnuts. It can be present before harvest, during handling, and after harvest. It is especially a problem in...

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As production costs and challenges increase, it’s more important than ever to support growers with the knowledge, tools and insights they need to make informed decisions and remain viable and competitive. Hort Connections is a place that brings all of this together....

Eurocastanea 2026 Australian Presentations

The Eurocastanea working groups dedicated to sanitary issues affecting chestnut trees and chestnut production met on 29 and 30 January 2026 at the University of Tuscia in Viterbo, Italy. These meetings brought together more than 40 researchers, technicians and...