Belly Rot
Rhizoctonia solani
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Symptoms:
Fruit surface in contact with the soil becomes watersoaked and whole fruit eventually becomes soft and mushy.
Control:
Cultural practices that reduce fruit contact with soil, or splashing of infected soil onto fruit are beneficial. Fungicide sprays may be required.
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Publication Revised July 2009