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Chemical control (Sooty blotch and fly speck)

Use of protectant fungicide sprays is the main means of controlling the diseases.  In the UK in conventionally sprayed orchards, specific fungicide sprays are not normally required. However, if the diseases have been a problem and in the following season …

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Sooty blotch and fly speck - additional information

Disease status Other hosts Varietal susceptibility Distribution Symptoms and recognition Disease cycle and epidemiology Recent US research on sooty blotch fly speck complex Disease monitoring and forecasting Cultural control Biological control Chemical …

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Control (Sooty blotch and fly speck)

At present control is dependent on an integrated approach combining monitoring ,  and cultural measures with fungicide use . In well managed conventional orchards, which receive frequent fungicide sprays for scab control, specific control measures are not …

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Sooty Blotch and Fly Speck

Sooty blotch and fly speck are two distinct diseases of apple but usually occur together. The diseases occur sporadically in conventionally sprayed orchards but are prevalent and can cause serious losses in wet seasons in organic orchards or where …

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Patulin in apple juice

The processing market (juice, cider, purees, confectionary etc) represents a significant part of the overall market for apples in the UK, providing an outlet for both culinary and dessert fruit, it complements the market for fresh fruit. In order to …

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Symptoms and recognition (Penicillium rot)

Penicillium rot commonly occurs on all apple varieties at low levels either alone or as a secondary infection on other rots. The symptoms are similar on all varieties. This fungus invades fruit via wounds, bruises or cracks anywhere on the fruit surface …

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Other problems that may be confused with Penicillium

The presence of the brilliant white/blue rot pustules is usually diagnostic of Penicillium rot. Where these are absent the rot can be confused with Nectria or Gloeosporium rots particularly when it occurs on the stalk or eye end of the fruit. Usually …

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