Control of spot on pomegranate fruit in field and phytosanitary quality during postharvest

Abstract

The pomegranate is a fruit with high productive potential; however, the hot and humid climate favors the occurrence of diseases that cause spots on the fruit peel, reducing their commercial value. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate different controlling methods of spots on pomegranate fruit under field conditions and their relation with the diseases incidence during the postharvest. The experiment consisted of the following treatments: