Sunscald
Fruit: Pomegranate Physiological disorder
SYMPTOMS
CAUSES
CONTROL
The damage is more in open canopies. Sun causes deterioration to fruit branches and even main stem, the affected portion shows dark cracking spot on fruit and blackening /colouring of exposed stems to sun light. Surface skin of fruits facing afternoon sun turns brown or bronze colour and may also become dark brown due to scorching, underneath skin is normal.