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bitter pit

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