Preventing Postharvest Disease Losses: From Field to Storage

Описание: Postharvest diseases can begin before, during, or after harvest. Infection by disease-causing pathogens can occur in the field and/or through wounds during harvest. Under moist conditions or high humidity, these infections can develop into molds, rots, or other decay. This presentation covers some of the cultural practices that can reduce infections and reduce storage losses.

A companion publication can be found at https://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/fil....

In Kentucky, postharvest diseases are common on fruits and vegetables such as apple, peach, berries like blackberry and strawberry, tomatoes, peppers, squash, melons, cucumbers, lettuce, spinach, cole crops, and beans.

Dr. Nicole Gauthier is an Extension professor at the University of Kentucky, Department of Plant Pathology. Her focus is disease management for fruit and vegetables, particularly for small acreage farms. Additional resources can be found at:
• UK Dept of Plant Pathology (fact sheets, spray guides) - https://plantpathology.ca.uky.edu/ext...
• KY Vegetable Production Guide (with spray recommendations) - https://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/i...
• Vegetable Scouting Guides – https://veggiescout.ca.uky.edu/
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