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sunscald
noun[ U ]
(alsosun scald)uk /ˈsʌn.skɔːld/ us /ˈsʌn.skɑːld/
damage to the leaves, fruit, or stems of plants or trees caused by too much heat and light from the sun:
Sunscald occurs on the side of the row of beans receiving the most direct rays from the sun.
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This served as shade to minimize sunscald effects for the tomato and sweet pepper fruits.
No data are available on the extent of yield reduction due to severe sunscald.
Unmarketable bell peppers included those with surface blemishes, insect damage, or sun scald.
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