Question

The contamination and growth of fungi on grapes, the phenomenon of "Pourriture noble" and "Pourriture grisse" as caused by

A B. cinerea Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B B. coagulans Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C B. subtilis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D B. circulans Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Botrytis cinerea causes the “noble rot” (Pourriture noble) on grapes, a condition that can lead to the production of some of the world’s finest sweet wines.

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