At 02:12 PM 1/28/01 -0500, you wrote: >I think it's caused by a virus. I bought something last year that was >supposed to be helpful but I never got around to using it. Last year wasn't >much good for gardening in general -- too cool and wet. > >David I think brown rot is a fungus. I think it would be beneficial to scrupulously pick up and dispose of fruit that had had the disease as well as look for whatever kills brown rot. You also should investigate when and how to treat for that fungus. Margaret L