Fusarium Rind Rot Symptoms
Fusarium Rind Rot (fungus - Fusarium roseum): Rind rot is mainly
a cantaloupe disease. Rots appear on the melon rind which at
first may go unnoticed. However, after peeling the fruit, large
brown decomposed areas may be found in the flesh. Since the
disease may go unnoticed in the field, melons may be harvested,
packed and shipped without the handlers being aware of the
problem.
December 20, 1995
