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.