Identification of Factors Contributing to ‘Fuji’ Stain
Author: James Mattheis, Xuetong Fan
Published: 2000
Summary: Project objectives were to 1) Identify cultural and environmental factors that contribute to stain. Possible contributors include orchard temperatures, sun scald, irrigation/water stress, nitrogen/ nutrient availability, tree age, rootstock/scion combination, 2. Identify mechanism of injury, and 3. Develop pre- or postharvest management tools to reduce or eliminate stain.
