Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin, 1964. / Typescript. Vita. Abstracted in Dissertation abstracts, v. 25 (1965) no. 7, p. 3812. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 262-270).

This thesis entitled "Effect of gloeosporium rot as gaseous constituents of apple varieties" deals with microorganisms in terms of storage and processing. Characterized mainly epiphyte microflora occurring on apples, mainly sponge Gloeosporium spp. Specifies how does this affect rot on the gaseous components in the fruit, how it affects breathing and the formation of ethylene and what risks may cause the processing. Features mold and products of their metabolism, concentrations and health risks. The conclusion of this paper describes the experimental determination of the invading microorganisms fruit during storage.