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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Plant Production, Gardening
  2. plant health
  3. plant diseases and disorders
  4. fruit diseases
  5. bitter pit

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bitter pit

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Definition

  • Information Pits developing on apple fruits which result in a bitter tasting apple. The cause is due to a deficiency of calcium and/or an excess of potassium or magnesium within the apple fruit itself, and not necessarily due to soil fertility or whole plant nutrient status.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/11311

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