Storage Technique Preserves Citrus, Kills Pathogens

摘要

Americans consume about 84pounds of fresh and processedcitrus per person each year, withoranges topping the list at 61 pounds annually.The availability of these favoredfruits in grocery stores, fresh markets,and other consumer outlets is a testamentto growers’ success in managing the everpresentthreat of pests and diseases to thenation’s $3.4 billion citrus crop (2011-12),most of which is produced in Florida andCalifornia.