PPFS-FR-T-24: Bitter Rot of Apple

Kimberly Leonberger, Madison McCulloch, Nicole Ward Gauthier | Aug. 1, 2019 (New)

Bitter rot is the most common fruit rot of apple in Kentucky. Trees in both commercial and residential plantings can suffer devastating losses. Growers consider bitter rot the most important fruit rot and the second most destructive disease in Kentucky apple orchards. Yield losses can range from 10% to 100%.