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Symptoms:
Soft rot begins as small watersoaked lesions and rapidly causes a soft, mushy decay of the entire fruit.

Control:
Avoid wounding of fruit during harvest and subsequent handling. Chlorinated dips in packing sheds are beneficial. Cool fruit as soon as possible after harvest.

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Publication Revised July 2009