The Fungus That Spoils Nearly Everything
May 20, 2026
May 20, 2026
DAVIS, California, May 20 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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The Fungus That Spoils Nearly Everything
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Even if you haven't heard of Botrytis cinerea, you've likely seen it -slowly growing in your store-bought blueberries, tomatoes or even on your beautiful orchids. Commonly known as gray mold, the fungus attacks hundreds of plants. For years, scientists have unsuccessfully tried to breed crops that . . .
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The Fungus That Spoils Nearly Everything
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Even if you haven't heard of Botrytis cinerea, you've likely seen it -slowly growing in your store-bought blueberries, tomatoes or even on your beautiful orchids. Commonly known as gray mold, the fungus attacks hundreds of plants. For years, scientists have unsuccessfully tried to breed crops that . . .