Portuguese scientists at the University of Minho may have discovered a way of depressing Bayer’s share price even further if their new miracle fungus can be commercialised.
The discovery of a species of fungus that can replace pesticides has been discovered by scientists at the University’s Centre for Biological Engineering in partnership with the University of El Manar in Tunisia.
Penicillilium tunisiens, "has the particular characteristic of not infecting or rotting apples,” which is very useful when fighting apple diseases. This could allow fruit farmers, "to avoid the use of pesticides and chemicals," the academy announced today.
A University statement reads that, "from now on, it will be possible naturally to combat the rot of blue mold (Penicillium expansum), one of the most common post-harvest diseases responsible for causing great damage to the fruit."
