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Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

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Can you identify this disease on a peach? Notice the velvety appearance.

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These spots are caused by peach scab. The defining feature is the olive green and velvety appearance. Bacterial spot damages break the skin and develop a scabby appearance.

It is critical to correctly identify these pests, as the biology and management strategies are different.

Bacterial spot

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