Symptoms
- The dark epicarp around the base of the pedicel
- In the initial stage the affected area enlarges to form a circular, black patch
- Under humid atmosphere extends rapidly and turns the whole fruit completely black within two or three days.
- The pulp becomes brown and somewhat softer.
- Dead twigs and bark of the trees, spread by rains
- Prune and destroy infected twigs and spray Carbendazim or Thiophanate Methyl(0.1%) or
- Chlorathalonil (0.2%) as fortnightly interval during rainy season.
