There is limited data on the exact losses attributed to Rhizopus soft rot.
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Anecdotal reports suggest that Rhizopus soft rot is unpredictably sporadic and generally results in heavy losses to entire shipments when it does occur.
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A study conducted in the New York City retail market found that the majority of culls due to disease were caused by Rhizopus soft rot ( approximately 2 % decay in survey ).