Elizabeth Mitcham

Elizabeth Mitcham is a prominent professor and director of the Postharvest Technology Center at the University of California, Davis. She specializes in postharvest biology and technology, focusing on how to maintain the quality and safety of fruits and vegetables after harvest. Recently, she was in the news discussing the common occurrence of mold on fruits and the safety of consuming them, providing insights into the types of fungi that typically affect produce and their potential risks.