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Symptoms:
Soft rotting fungus enters fruit from blossom end, rapidly developing a fluffy mass of fruiting bodies.

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