Lenticel breakdown, left. Lenticel blotch, right. Lenticel breakdown of apples is a skin disorder that usually becomes visible predominantly after the fruit has been packed. It appears as a sunken circles around lenticels and is often confused with lenticel blotch pit. Lenticel breakdown has caused severe economic injury to apple growers and packers in recent years. There are many factors that affect the appearance of lenticel breakdown. Of all apple varieties, Gala is the most frequently affected, although lenticel breakdown can be seen on other varieties, usually after long-term storage. Fruit from many Gala orchards are not affected, and we […]