The 2009 ASHS Annual Conference

Objective(s):
To review normal and aberrant skin development in apple fruit and describe the efficacy of current methods for overcoming skin disorders including sunburn, russet and scarf skin.

Skin disorders of apple can account for significant losses of crop value in the preharvest environment.  The cuticle and epidermal layers of the fruit skin normally provide some protection against potentially harmful external stimuli including desiccation and UV radiation.  Presenters will review normal and aberrant skin development in apple fruit and describe the efficacy of current methods for overcoming preharvest skin disorders.  Attendees will be encouraged to discuss their observations and results in a moderated discussion following the presentations.