Bacterial fruit blotch of Watermelon

Figure 1: An irregular dark lesion can be observed on the top of this watermelon fruit caused by bacterial fruit blotch of watermelon.

Figure 2: Watermelon is cracked probably due to secondary infection of a lesion of bacterial fruit blotch. Note leakage of fluids has dripped down side of fruit.

Figure 3: A large, spreading lesion due to bacterial fruit blotch is seen on the top of this watermelon. Note cracking of lesion.

Figure 4: Leaf lesions of bacterial fruit blotch of watermelon may be irregular.

Figure 5: leaf lesions of bacterial fruit blotch of watermelon can be irregular.

Figure 6: Lesion of bacterial fruit blotch of watermelon seedling.