Definition
Soft rot is a softening, discoloration, and often disintegration of plant tissue as a result of fungal or bacterial infection.
Discussion
Bacterial soft rot is a common disease of potatoes and vegetables caused by Erwinia carotovora.
Typical internal symptoms of soft rot of a potato (Solanum tuberosum) tuber, caused by the plant-pathogenic bacterium, Erwinia carotovora. |
 Typical external symptoms of soft rot of a potato (Solanum tuberosum) tuber, caused by the plant-pathogenic bacterium, Erwinia carotovora.
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 Post-harvest soft rot of papaya (Carica papaya) fruits. |