Applephysiological
A storage disorder causing diffuse skin browning from volatile compound buildup.
Symptoms
Diffuse brown skin discoloration that develops gradually during cold storage.
Favorable conditions
- •Extended cold storage, especially of immature or stressed fruit
- •Inadequate storage ventilation/humidity management
Management
- 1Manage storage temperature and humidity carefully
- 2Apply approved antioxidant post-harvest treatments
- 3Harvest at proper maturity
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