Honey Brown rot of pears is a minor disease, caused by the same fungi that are associated with brown rot of stone fruits. It is normally restricted to the humid growing areas of the United States.
Spots are circular, brown, and more likely to be soft than in apples.
Infections may occur in the orchard when pears are injured by insects, hail, or other mechanical means. Cold storage will restrict new infections, but established ones will make some progress. Measurable losses from poorly sprayed orchards of Eastern-grown pears may occur in storage or in ripening rooms, but heavy losses are uncommon. Brown rot of pears is not a problem on wholesale markets. 1100 N. Western Ave.