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Q.I Live In Phoenix And This Year My Tangelos Have Green Mold On The Inside Of The Rind. Can You Help Identify?

Zone Phoenix, AZ 85044 | Anonymous added on January 20, 2021 | Answered

The fruit appears to be normal, healthy and not punctured. It smells good but has what appears to be a green colored mold on the inside of the rind.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on January 22, 2021

If you inspect the fruit, notice whether there is a spot or small crack near the fruit's stylar end, or its "belly-button." Your tangelos may be suffering from alternaria rot, which is not always detectable until the fruit is opened. This article has tips on how to treat for this fungus.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/citrus-alternaria-rot.htm

If that doesn't seem to be the problem, contact your local University Cooperative Extension group. I'm sure they will know.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search

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