Phytophthora blight (Phytophthora capsici ) on watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus) - 5077053

Phytophthora blight
Phytophthora capsici Leonian

Host: watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus (Thunb.) Matsumura & Nakai)
Descriptor: Symptoms
Description: Brown, sunken, irregular shaped splotches with dark centers. Whitish mold may be observed when fungus is active. Splotches eventually begin to rot, especially during shipment. Unlike fruit blotch lesions, these lesions are soft.
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Image location: United States

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Name: David B. Langston
Organization: University of Georgia
Country: United States

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Image uploaded on Friday, October 27, 2006
Image Information last updated on Tuesday, June 21, 2011