Studies on biocontrol of mouldy core are limited. In China certain strains of Bacillus subtilis were shown to give some control of mouldy core caused by Alternaria, Tricothecium and Fusarium. Serenade ASO ( Bacillus subtilis ) has an EAMU authorisation …
There have been many studies conducted in other countries on control of mouldy core, particularly on the variety Red Delicious where Alternaria is generally the main cause of the problem. Application of fungicides between first flower and petal fall …
Orchard training and pruning should allow good airflow and light penentration and allow trees to dry rapidly and reduce the risk of mouldy core. At harvest apples that are riper than usual should not be picked as these have a high chance of having mouldy …
Mucor rot causes losses at low levels in stored fruit in most seasons, but occasionally causes significant losses in some fruit consignments. It is a wound rot, invading fruit through damage. The disease produces symptoms of a pale to mid-brown, very …
Disease status Other hosts Varietal susceptibility Distribution Symptoms and recognition Other problems that may be confused with Mucor rot Disease cycle and epidemiology Cultural control Biological control Chemical …
Mucor rot commonly occurs at low levels in fruit from most orchards. However, in some seasons losses can be substantial in some fruit …
Most fruits are susceptible to Mucor. In the UK the rot occurs on pears, where losses are more significant and also on strawberries and raspberries. …
All apple varieties are susceptible. Previously the most significant losses due to Mucor rot have occurred on Bramley associated with fruit damage and contaminated drench tank water penetrating to the core via the open …
Mucor rot can occasionally be seen on fallen fruit on the orchard floor prior to harvest, but is more common in the orchard on fallen fruits in the 1-2 months after harvest. It is also common as a store rot. Mucor invades fruit through wounds or cracks …
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