1. The document describes methods developed to assess brown rot resistance in peach fruits, including an orchard spray-based method and a laboratory drop-based method.
2. Phenotypic data on infection probability and rot progression was collected from multiple populations over two years using these methods. Sub-traits associated with resistance like cuticular conductance, stomatal density, and fruit size effects were also analyzed.
3. The results provide insights on factors influencing infection probability and rot progression to inform breeding for improved brown rot resistance by combining favorable sub-traits.