Effect of a topically applied whitener on sun damage to Granny Smith apples

Sunblush, sunburn, and sunscald injury of Granny Smith apple fruits is widespread and results in substantial economic loss when this cultivar is gra wn in the interior valleys of California. Topical, in-season applications of a whitening agent did not protect the crop from...

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Main Authors: G. Steven Sibbett, Warren Micke, F. Gordon Mitchell, Gene Mayer, James T. Yeager
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources 1991-01-01
Series:California Agriculture
Online Access:http://calag.ucanr.edu/archive/?article=ca.v045n01p9
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Summary:Sunblush, sunburn, and sunscald injury of Granny Smith apple fruits is widespread and results in substantial economic loss when this cultivar is gra wn in the interior valleys of California. Topical, in-season applications of a whitening agent did not protect the crop from these heat-related injuries.
ISSN:0008-0845
2160-8091