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blossom-end rot [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Diseases
  • Vegetable Crop Production
DEF

A common physiological [disorder] of the tomato attributed to great fluctuation in available moisture and characterized by slightly sunken leathery areas around the tip end of the fruit ...

OBS

As the name implies, it always occurs on the blossom end of the tomato (opposite from the stem end). The spot can grow large enough to cover the entire bottom half of the fruit. Blossom-end rot not only affects tomatoes, but can also occur on peppers, squash, and watermelons.

Key term(s)
  • blossom end rot

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des plantes
  • Production légumière
CONT

La nécrose apicale (N.A.) est une des principales causes de rejet pouvant entraîner des pertes allant de 15 à 25 % chez la tomate et le poivron de serre. Ce désordre physiologique est relié à une carence en calcium entraînée par des conditions de culture défavorables.

OBS

Tache nécrotique qui apparaît au niveau de l'attache pistillaire, à l'extérieur du fruit, mais aussi quelquefois à l'intérieur.

Spanish

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