ruskotautit
Ruskotautit is a term used in Finnish plant pathology to describe a group of diseases that cause russeting or brown, corky patches on plant tissues, most commonly on fruit skins and leaves. The term does not denote a single pathogen; rather, it refers to several fungal and fungal-like pathogens whose activity leads to surface browning and textural changes. The concept is used in Finnish agricultural extension materials and among farmers and plant pathologists in Finland and surrounding Nordic countries.
Symptoms typically include coppery to brown patches on fruit skins, leaves with corky, roughened areas, and
Causes are diverse, often involving environmental conditions that promote infection such as high humidity and leaf
Management focuses on cultural practices to reduce leaf wetness and inoculum, the use of resistant or less