[CH] Pepper pod problem

Byron (Byron.Bromley@Gsd-Co.Com)
Wed, 25 Aug 1999 16:28:08 -0400

Awhile back someone posted a problem with the inside
of a pod and the seeds turning black. The following is my first response
from NCSU Plant Pathology

> 
> Byron,
> 
> As far as I am aware, no direct cause has been found for this condition.
> Attempts to isolate a causal microorganism have failed.  Its occurrence 
> is probably related to some environmental factor which no one has yet 
> been able to pinpoint.  I have seen what you describe very rarely.  I'll 
> run this by our tomato breeder, Randy Gardner
> 
> Paul 
> 


Byron