Apple scar skin viroid disease induced physicochemical and metabolic alterations in Apples

Apple scar skin disease (ASSD), caused by Apple scar skin viroid (ASSVd), is characterized by peel scarring, cracking, dappling, and fruit deformation, resulting in reduced fruit quality and marketability.

Apple scar skin disease (ASSD), caused by Apple scar skin viroid (ASSVd), is characterized by peel scarring, cracking, dappling, and fruit deformation, resulting in reduced fruit quality and marketability. Despite its economic importance, the physicochemical and metabolic…