| Post-harvest rots caused by various fungi
can result in serious losses in stored blueberries.
Symptoms
Berries become covered with fungal growth and/or
spores, and may become soft or leaky.
Disease cycle
Most of these fungi attack only ripe or overripe
fruit and are rarely seen in the field. They can spread from infected
to healthy berries upon contact.
Management
Harvest in a timely manner; handle berries dry; rapidly cool fruit
after harvest; apply fungicides before harvest. |