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

Phys.org•Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 08:00 AM•2 min read

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.

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