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Chilling Injury of Horticultural Crops: an Overview

1982; American Society for Horticultural Science; Volume: 17; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.21273/hortsci.17.2.161

2327-9834

Leonard L. Morris,

Tree Root and Stability Studies

Abstract Most, if not all, horticultural fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals of tropical origin are subject to physiological injury when subjected to temperatures below about 12.5°C but above their freezing temperature. This damage does not involve freezing and is commonly termed chilling injury . Chilling-sensitive plants, and plant parts, are subject to injury at all stages of their development, except in the dry-seed stage.