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Bitter pit in apples
Summary
Bitter pit is a nutritional disorder of apples caused by calcium deficiency in the fruit as it matures. It results from a complex relationship between climate, nutrition and tree vigour. Bitter pit symptoms often occur prior to harvest, or after long-term storage.
Topics include:
- Symptoms
- Factors favouring development
- Control
