IFAS Extension
Agriculture
Abstract
Sporadic reports of stem-end rind breakdown (SERB) on fresh citrus fruit occur each season in Florida. SERB is most severe on oranges and Temples, but it may also occur on tangelos and grapefruit. Although there is still much that needs to be learned about the development and prevention of SERB, there are some principles that can be applied to help reduce SERB development in fresh fruit packed in Florida.
About this Publication
This document is HS936, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences. Original publication date July 2003. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Ritenour, M. A., & Dou, H. (1969). Stem-End Rind Breakdown of Citrus Fruit. EDIS, 2003(13). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-hs193-2003
Authors
Mark Ritenour
Specialist
University of Florida
professor, postharvest physiology & handling, Department of Horticultural Sciences, and associate center director, UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center, Fort Pierce, FL
Huating Dou