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Concept information

Preferred term

oleocellosis

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A physiological disorder in citrus fruits that is caused by the release of phytotoxic oils from the ruptured rind (peel) oil glands, causing injury and spotting to the peel.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • citrus oil-spotting
  • oil-spotting (citrus)
  • on-tree oleocellosis
  • rind oil spotting

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/332093

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