Chilling injury

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004276",
  "term": "Chilling injury",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Physiological damage sustained by plants or plant products when exposed to low, non-freezing temperatures, typically between 0 and 15 degrees Celsius. Symptoms include surface pitting, discoloration, water-soaked areas, and failure to ripen properly. This type of injury is common in tropical and subtropical species sensitive to cold.",
  "see_also": [
    "frost damage"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/chilling-injury/"
}