rind necrosis of watermelon

Rind necrosis-Occurs only sporadically and is not usually an important problem. Not an infectious disease. Affected watermelon may feel ‘knobby’ on the surface before being cut. Lesions inside the rind consist of a brown necrosis and may appear rotten. May affect marketability.

Figure 1. Rind necrosis of watermelon Figure 1. Rind necrosis of watermelon.
Figure 2. Rind necrosis of watermelon. Figure 2. Rind necrosis of watermelon.
Figure 3. Rind necrosis of watermelon. Figure 3. Rind necrosis of watermelon.
Figure 4. Severe rind necrosis of watermelon. Figure 4. Severe rind necrosis of watermelon.