Problem
Fungi as pests
Other Names:
Destructive fungal attacksDamaging moulds
Environmental molds
Nature:
Moulds are the cause of considerable economic losses, due to spoilage of such food products as flour, bread, canned goods, fruit juices, meat, dairy goods and beer. In particular they cause the destruction of stored fruits and vegetables, lower the quality of fodders, and also cause various diseases of plants, thus lowering yield. Environmental moulds potentially can result in human illness by the production of allergens, proteases, beta-glucans and volatile organic compounds.
Broader Problems:
Biological pollutantsPests Narrower Problems:
Pathogenic fungiDestructive action of mould in tropical climates Related Problems:
Poisonous fungiFungal diseasesFungicide damage to cropsFungal resistance to fungicides Reduced By:
Air pollutionStrategies:
Treating damaging mouldsUsing fungicides Subject(s):
Plant Life → Thallophyta, bryophyta, pteridophytaSocietal Problems → Pests
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST