Defeating Decay: Posthatvest scientists offer 10 tips for controlling fruit rot

摘要

UNUSUALLY high rainfall and long cold bloom periods can create ideal conditions for decay fungi in stone fruit. These fungi thrive in wet environments at moderate temperatures with spore formation, germination, and growth at their optimum level. Spores of Monilinia species (brown rot) are produced on infected blossom parts and the previous year's fruit mummies. These spores are wind- and rain-disseminated, and can infect fruit through the intact cuticle and epidermis.