Pathological Injuries is a disease that caused by the pathogens such as nematodes, viruses,fungi, bacteria and protozoa. The disease occurrences can be detected with the experienced of naked eye or with a magnifying lens or etc. Condition that favor the development of pathological injuries are plants or fruits that already infected in the field cannot be directly seen it only can be seen when its already been store there the will continue to effect and develop on the fruits and vegetables. disease may develop before or after harvesting.
Infected plants debris left in field after harvest can affect the crops that are still not harvested it would lead to a unhealthy crops or it will be nutritionally stressed. The common causes of bacteria and fungi entry are from cuts, bruises and during harvested careless.
There are many methods to deal with this problems such as removing or destroying infected parts and avoid it from touching other plant especially under wet condition. Proper field sanitation can decrease this infection and also a proper storage. The study of fruits pathology is essential in the prevention, reduction and control of fruit harvest losses. Also helps to boost or maximizing the fruits products and profits.
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