Lenticel Breakdown

About Lenticel Breakdown

Lenticel Breakdown appears as dark spots around lenticels after storage, caused by environmental stress and calcium imbalance.

How to spot it

Dark sunken spots centred on lenticels. More common in late-harvested fruit.

Prevention

Harvest at proper maturity. Maintain calcium nutrition. Avoid rapid temperature changes.

Organic treatment

Optimise calcium sprays. Handle fruit gently. Store at stable temperature.