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ARS researchers at the Food Quality Laboratory in Beltsville, MD, are working on ways to deter blue mold from growing on apples and pears. Blue mold, caused by Penicillium, causes decay of stored fruit reducing the amount of fresh fruit that's available year-round to consumers and resulting in economic losses to growers and retailers.
