In hot arid region, sun scald is also serious disorder particularly in ambe bahar crop and improper canopy managed orchard. Surface of fruits which is towards sun light turns brownish black due to intensive scorching heat during hot months particularly during May to July. Proper canopy management is required to avoid the direct exposure of fruits to sunlight. Kaolin 5% spray during May to July months is useful in reducing the sunscald. Shading with 35% shade net is helpful in reducing sunburn on pomegranate fruit. Bagging of fruits with cover bags is also useful in minimizing sun sunscald problem. White colour bags are more efficient in reflecting sunlight.
Why sunscald occurs in Pomegranate?
