Apple growers of Manali are worried at ripening of undersize apples

Apple growers of Manali had expected a bumper crop but are, instead, worried about the ripening of undersize apples a month in advance of scheduled season.
This has been reported in timesofindia.indiatimes.com dated 8 August 2015.

This is attributed to incessant rains and rise in temperature and these have wreaked havoc on the apple orchards of the district. Moreover, moss on trees in shady area and premature fall of leaves are other contributing factors. The color of the fruit is already bright red and it is falling off from the branches.
In the opinion of experts, premature fall of leaves (marssonina blotch) adversely affects size, color and quality of fruit. In 2013, incessant rains in June and July and deficient rains in 2014 had affected the quality of apples in Kullu. And, the same is expected to affect the fruit harvest this year also.
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