Post harvest diseases and control (week 9)

The postharvest diseases are initiated by the following ways:

(i) At the early stage of development when attached to the plant

(ii) by direct penetration of certain fungi or bacteria through the intact cuticle or  through wounds or natural openings in the surface

(iii) through injuries in cut stems or damage to the surface,

While most of the microorganisms can invade only the damaged produce

a few are able to penetrate the skin of healthy produce Initially

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