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2009 Black Rot Infection Period 15 Jun - 19 Jul*
Penn State-LEGERC, Erie, PA

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* Black Rot (Guignardia bidwellii): Pycnidia over-winter in fruit mummies/rotted berries and cane lesions and released by spring rain after budbreak. Leaf lesions develop 3-5 days after infection. Mature leaves and ripe fruits (8 weeks after bloom) are resistant to infection. Rainfall required for release of spores.


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