Pathological survey of green mould rot of Kinnow in various fruits markets and citrus growing regions of Himachal Pradesh

Abstract

Kinnow is the most important fruit crop grown extensively in sub-tropical areas of Himachal Pradesh. Among different fungal post-harvest rots in Kinnow, green mould caused by Penicillium digitatum is most serious. Symptoms of the disease appeared initially as soft, watery and slightly discoloured spots on the surface of fruit rind. During the survey of the disease, incidence of green mould rot ranged between 16.5 to 27.0 per cent recorded. Average severity of disease was recorded maximum in Paonta Sahib (21.33%). While, fruit marketing yard at Theog and Dhalli had lower severity of 13.70 and 15.73 per cent, respectively.