Symptom of bacterial bulb rot in the scales in an onion.

Two halves of a vertically cut red onion lay face up on a table. All scales look firm and healthy except for the one scale surrounding the inner bud. It is mushy and broken down. Credit: Brenna J. Aegerter, UCCE San Joaquin County
Credit: Brenna J. Aegerter, UCCE San Joaquin County