Bacterial rot of stored mangoes.
Palaniswami A., Muthuswamy S., Krishnamurthy C. S.
Author Affiliation: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
South Indian Horticulture 20 : 102-103
Abstract : Apparently healthy, mature but unripe mangoes developed severe bacterial rot (Pseudomonas mangiferae indicae) after 3 days' storage at room temperature. The disease was shown to be spread by contact, and was not controlled by antibiotic treatments of stored fruit. Pre-harvest treatments are advised.ADDITIONAL ABSTRACT:Apparently healthy, mature but unripe mangoes developed severe bacterial rot (Pseudomonas mangiferae-indicae) after 3 days' storage at room temp. The disease spread by contact and was not controlled by antibiotic treatments of stored fruit. Pre-harvest treatments are recommended.