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Kiwi Fruit Soft Rot
Causal Organism: Botrytis cinerea, Alternaria spp. Control Measures: Avoid wounding fruits; Store at appropriate temperature and humidity; Use post-harvest fungicide treatments.
Citrus Green Mold
Causal Organism: Penicillium digitatum. Control Measures: Post-harvest treatments with fungicides; Avoiding injury to the fruits; Maintaining proper storage conditions.
Banana Crown Rot
Causal Organism: Complex of fungi including Colletotrichum musae and Fusarium spp. Control Measures: Careful handling to avoid injuries; Pre-harvest fungicidal sprays; Post-harvest dip treatments.
Blue Mold on Apples
Causal Organism: Penicillium expansum. Control Measures: Proper sorting to remove injured fruits; Maintain low storage temperatures; Use fungicides if necessary.
Papaya Fruit Rot
Causal Organism: Phytophthora palmivora. Control Measures: Use resistant varieties; Ensure good field sanitation; Post-harvest fungicide application.
Pear Storage Scab
Causal Organism: Venturia pyrina. Control Measures: Remove infected debris; Apply appropriate fungicides pre-harvest; Store under proper conditions.
Grape Rots
Causal Organism: Botrytis cinerea and others. Control Measures: Canopy management for good air circulation; Timely harvest; Application of fungicides.
Stone Fruit Brown Rot
Causal Organism: Monilinia fructicola. Control Measures: Prune to remove diseased parts; Use fungicides pre- and post-harvest; Avoid injuries to the fruit skin.
Sweet Potato Black Rot
Causal Organism: Ceratocystis fimbriata. Control Measures: Cure sweet potatoes properly after harvest; Use disease-free planting material; Rotate crops with non-host species.
Pineapple Black Rot
Causal Organism: Ceratocystis paradoxa. Control Measures: Avoid bruising and injuries; Disinfect tools and equipment; Apply appropriate post-harvest treatments.
Corn Ear Rot
Causal Organism: Aspergillus flavus, Fusarium spp., and other fungi. Control Measures: Harvest timely to prevent over-maturity; Dry corn to appropriate moisture levels; Store in cool, dry conditions.
Apple Scab
Causal Organism: Venturia inaequalis. Control Measures: Plant resistant varieties; Apply protective fungicides; Prune trees to increase air circulation.
Onion Neck Rot
Causal Organism: Botrytis allii. Control Measures: Ensure proper bulb ripening before harvest; Store at low humidity; Apply fungicides before storage.
Garlic Wilt
Causal Organism: Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. garlic. Control Measures: Plant uninfected cloves; Use clean storage facilities; Apply fungicides if necessary.
Strawberry Leather Rot
Causal Organism: Phytophthora cactorum. Control Measures: Provide good soil drainage; Use raised beds; Sanitize tools and equipment.
Rice Sheath Rot
Causal Organism: Sarocladium oryzae. Control Measures: Use resistant rice varieties; Apply foliar fungicides; Ensure proper field sanitation.
Avocado Scab
Causal Organism: Sphaceloma perseae. Control Measures: Apply copper-based fungicides; Avoid overhead irrigation; Store avocados properly post-harvest.
Mango Anthracnose
Causal Organism: Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Control Measures: Apply pre-harvest sprays of fungicides; Harvest fruit at proper maturity; Maintain appropriate storage conditions.
Potato Late Blight
Causal Organism: Phytophthora infestans. Control Measures: Store potatoes in cool, dry conditions; Use resistant varieties; Apply appropriate fungicides.
Tomato Gray Mold
Causal Organism: Botrytis cinerea. Control Measures: Increased ventilation; Lower humidity levels; Post-harvest application of fungicides.
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