date:Jul 31, 2013
ctive. We tested and showed that a baby bottle filled with fungicide and having a sponge plug at the end allowed for local application of the fungicide on the stem end of the melon and assured uniform distribution and consistent dosage (Fig. 2). This technique considerably reduced decay incidence in all subsequent shipments.
The baby bottle technique proved to be most effective for assuring uniform
application and consistent dosage of fungicide on the stem end of melons.
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