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Gray Mold On Strawberries

Botrytis cinerea

Description:

I accidentally left a box of strawberries inside the refrigerator, for two weeks. After two weeks, I removed this box of strawberries, from the refrigerator. The whole box of strawberries, was covered with some type of food mold. The color of this food mold, was grayish-white... The garden strawberry, or simply strawberry, is a widely grown hybrid species, of the genus Fragaria, collectively known as the strawberries. The fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness.

Habitat:

Wild strawberries, grow in a variety of habitats, ranging from open woodlands and meadows, to sand dunes and beaches. The woodland, or alpine strawberry, can be found throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere, and bears intensely, flavorful fruits.

Notes:

I accidentally left a box of strawberries, in the refrigerator, for two weeks. After two weeks, I removed this box of strawberries, from the refrigerator. This box of strawberries, was covered with some type of food mold. The color of this food mold, was grayish-white...

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1 Comment

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 6 years ago

Gray mold of strawberries is caused by a fungus, "Botrytis cinerea"
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/g...

maplemoth662
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maplemoth662

Florida, USA

Spotted on Jun 10, 2017
Submitted on Jul 3, 2017

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