Symptoms

• The dark epicarp around the base of the pedicel
• In the initial stage  the affected area enlarges to form a circular, black patch
• Under humid atmosphere extends rapidly and turns the whole fruit completely black within two or three days.
• The pulp becomes brown and somewhat softer.
• Dead twigs and bark of the trees, spread by rains

• Prune and destroy infected twigs and spray Carbendazim or Thiophanate Methyl(0.1%) or
• Chlorathalonil (0.2%) as fortnightly interval during rainy season.