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The ‘Achilles heel’ of pistachio fruit
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California Agriculture 43(5):10-11.
Published September 01, 1989
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Abstract
A small area at the stem end of the pistachio fruit, which hardens later than the rest of the tissues, is susceptible to puncturing by several insects during the growing season. Studies found that 60% to 74% of the kernel damage symptoms were at the stem end and along the suture areas.