Causal organism – Fusarium moniliformae Shelden
Symptoms:
- Occurs mainly during the rainy season (June–July), often along with Aspergillus rot.
- Cottony mycelial growth of the fungus is observed just beneath the hard shell.
- As the disease progresses, the fungus spreads throughout the fruit, making it soft and pulpy.
Management-
| Cultural Method | Chemical Control |
| Remove and destroy all infected plant parts | Two sprays of Thiophanate methyl 70% WP @ 2g/L at fortnightly intervals are recommended to manage the disease |
