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Brown Rot of Stone Fruit

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Publication
Date of Publication
January 25, 2022
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Overview

This factsheet describes the symptoms of brown rot disease, how it spreads, and management strategies, including chemical control and cultural practices.

Brown rot is a common disease that affects stone fruits, especially in climates with high humidity, rainfall, and warm temperatures. This publication discusses the symptoms of the disease and how it spreads, as well as management strategies to control the pathogen that causes the disease.

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