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      Question

      "Surface pitting" is a characteristic chilling injury

      most commonly seen in:
      A Apples Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Bananas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Citrus fruits Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Potatoes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Pitting is caused by the collapse of sub-epidermal cells due to cold stress, creating small depressions on the rind. This is a primary quality defect in citrus stored at temperatures lower than recommended.

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