# Costly dead-tissue disorder in apples caused by faster growth rates

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-23T08:00:10+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-dead-tissue-disorder-apples-faster.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/costly-dead-tissue-disorder-in-apples-caused-by-faster-growth-rates-e0390f/

New research reveals that faster growth rates in Honeycrisp apples increase both the incidence and severity of the "bitter pit" disorder, which is responsible for large-scale fruit yield losses and avoidable economic impacts for apple producers and storers.

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