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March. At the end of March it can definitely become very cold again. At this
time most trees have their buds open are very susceptible to frost damage.
3.2.3 EFFECT ON FRUIT SIZE
Warmer temperatures are very beneficial for some newer varieties. But
it is a disadvantage though for the apple cv.
Cox Orange
; because the
warmth produces too many cells per fruit and this results in fruit that is
too big, too soft and goes off quickly. Fruit size is generally smaller, where
low temperate occurs during spring, which affects cell division in the post-
bloom period.
3.2.4 EFFECT ON FRUIT COLOR
In Kashmir valley, the failure of apples to change into their specific red
shades, or an increase of apples with sunburn. The deep red color is a
result of low temperatures during the night in autumn, just before harvest-
ing. If the temperatures are not low enough, most apples fail to turn into
their specific red shades. For many apples their red color is a trademark of
quality but Ladakh province becomes potential area for apple cultivation
due to climate change (Fig. 3.3).
FIGURE 3.3
Apple Fruit Quality at Ladakh.
