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Costly dead-tissue disorder in apples caused by faster growth rates

New research reveals that faster growth rates in Honeycrisp apples increase both the incidence and severity of the "bitter pit" disorder, which is responsible for large-scale fruit yield losses and avoidable economic impacts for apple producers and storers.

Costly dead-tissue disorder in apples caused by faster growth rates
Image: Phys.org
New research reveals that faster growth rates in Honeycrisp apples increase both the incidence and severity of the "bitter pit" disorder, which is responsible for large-scale fruit yield losses and avoidable economic impacts for apple producers and storers.

Originally published at Phys.org

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