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blossom-end rot |
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blossom-end rot [′bläs·əm ‚end ¦rät] (plant pathology) Any rot disease of fruit that originates at the blossom end. A physiological disease of tomato believed to be caused by extreme fluctuations in available moisture; characterized by shallow leathery depressions with a water-soaked appearance around the tip end of the fruit. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A: Blossom-end rot refers to deterioration of tomato fruit that starts at the bottom, blossom end of the fruit as opposed to the top or stem end. |
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