The skins of most fruitcrop species are subject to marked strain due to the continuing expansion of the fruit surface throughout the long developmental period. A mechanical failure of the cuticle during fruit expansion ...

The pattern of cuticle deposition plays an important role in managing strain buildup in fruit cuticles. Cuticular strain is the primary trigger for numerous fruit-surface disorders in many fruit crop species. Recent evidence ...

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Strawberries are extensively cultivated and enjoyed for their appealing sensory attributes and nutritional benefits. Rain can significantly reduce its quality. Rain damage is characterized by water soaking and cracking. ...

Surface moisture induces microcracking in the cuticle of fruit skins. Our objective was to study the effects of surface moisture on cuticular microcracking, the permeance to water vapour and russeting in developing ‘Pinova’ ...

Russeting is a common, economically important fruit skin disorder that occurs in many fruit crops, including apples (Malus x domestica, Borkh.). This skin disorder is caused by environmental factors such as high humidity, ...