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Disease guide
Enterobacter Bulb Decay
Causal Agent
Enterobacter cloacae
Distribution
Poland and USA (California, Colorado, New York, Utah and Washington)
Symptoms
The exterior of the bulb remains asymptomatic while the inner scales show a brown to black discoloration and decay.
Bulb longitudinal-section showing infected internal scales.
Conditions for Development
This disease was observed in mature bulbs in the field after a period where air temperatures had reached 40-45°C (104-113°F). The bacterium is common in many environments and is considered to be an opportunistic pathogen on onions.
Control
No control measures have been reported.