Symptoms The pathogenic bacteria primarily infect young fruits and spread through the peduncles, eventually affecting the entire cluster. Affected melons develop a brown outer surface, rapid soft rot, and under humid conditions, white mycelium appears on the diseased parts. A faint gray to black head of *Mucor* species can be observed on the top. In severe cases, the young fruits completely rot, commonly referred to as "fruit rot" or "rotten egg." In some instances, mature fruits may also show localized browning, softening, and rotting. The stems and petioles become brown and soft, leading to further spread of the disease. Prevention 1. Start with healthy seeds by soaking them in a disinfectant solution or using disease-resistant coated seeds. If uncoated seeds are used, treat them with a seed dressing agent. Soak the seeds in warm water at 55°C for 15 minutes, then ensure proper ventilation and drying. During the summer season, greenhouses can be sterilized by filling them with water, covering the ground with plastic film, and leaving it sealed for several days to kill pathogens using high temperature. 2. Plant at the right time and remove any infected vines, leaves, or plants immediately. Dispose of them properly by burning outside the field. Practice crop rotation by avoiding planting melons in the same area for more than two consecutive years. 3. Use mulch films like sorghum to manage moisture levels. Ensure proper irrigation practices, and release excess water promptly after watering. Avoid overwatering, which can increase humidity inside the greenhouse and promote disease development. 4. After fruit set, regularly inspect and remove any diseased flowers and young fruits. Remove residual flowers and process affected fruits thoroughly. If the flowers, stems, or petioles are infected, remove the affected parts immediately and apply a 50-fold dilution of a suitable fungicide to the infected areas. This method has proven highly effective in controlling the spread of the disease. 5. Chemical Control: First, cover the soil with soybean residue after sowing and apply an insecticide before transplanting. Use a broad-spectrum fungicide such as 70% mancozeb WP diluted to 500 times, 50% chlorothalonil at 1000 times, or 77% copper oxychloride WP at 400 times for spraying. For protection, 45% chlorothalonil can be applied as a smoke agent at a rate of 200–250 grams per acre. These chemical treatments are essential for preventing and managing outbreaks effectively. Frozen Monkfish,Fresh Frozen Monkfish,Delicious Frozen Monkfish,Good Fresh Frozen Monkfish Zhoushan Junwei Aquatic Products Co., Ltd. , https://www.junweiaquatic-intl.com