Scientific Name
Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora
Identification
Sunken water soaked lesions develop around damaged areas on the fruit or stem
The water soaked areas expand rapidly
Bacterial ooze may develop and secondary organisms may invade
The fruit stem may discolour
The entire fruit may fill with a watery soft slimy mass that is kept intact by the thin outer skin
Often Confused With
N/A
Period of Activity
Warm, moist weather is favourable for infection by the bacterial soft rot pathogens. Infection is generally associated with insect damage or other wounds.
Scouting Notes
Prevention of bacterial soft rot requires good control of fruit-feeding insects.
Thresholds
None established