fruit cracking

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-002693",
  "term": "fruit cracking",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "A physiological disorder common in many fruit crops, especially tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). The pericarp, or skin, of the fruit develops cracks mainly because the fruit contents absorb water faster than the expansion of the fruit wall.",
  "synonyms": [
    "fruit cracks"
  ],
  "subject": "Plant Production, Gardening",
  "see_also": [
    "plant diseases and disorders",
    "fruit diseases"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "magulladuras de frutas"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/fruit-cracking/"
}