Apple fruit diseases can cause significant losses in yield and quality. Often, these diseases go unnoticed until just prior to harvest, during harvest, or after fruit has been stored. Although there are no curative treatments for infected fruit, many diseases can be prevented with cultural practices and (optional) fungicides. Accurate diagnosis, however, is critical to determine the best management practices and to prevent future losses.
This publication is intended to aid in the identification of common apple fruit diseases occurring in Kentucky using symptom descriptions and color images. Resources at the end of the publication point readers to more detailed information on apple fruit diseases and their management.
Fruit Diseases of Apple (PPFS-FR-T-02) is available online at https://bit.ly/3NyU4LH.
For additional publications on fruit diseases, visit the UK Plant Pathology Extension Publications webpage at https://bit.ly/3fwuudM.
Categories: Kentucky, Crops, Fruits and Vegetables