Increased vitamin C may mitigate copper toxicity in kiwifruit
Copper concentrations in major kiwifruit cultivars around the world. Credit: Liu Xiaoying Kiwifruit is a popular, commercially available fruit packed with nutrients. Over the last decade, the cultivation of kiwifruit has been plagued by a severe epidemic caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa). Copper (Cu) -based fertilizers and pesticides are widely used to fight
Georgianna Volkman
October 20, 2023