noun
- injuries to plant tissues caused by excessive exposure to sunlight, typically appearing as brown or white patches on fruits, leaves, or bark
Usage: agricultural; botanical
Examples
- The tomatoes developed sunscalds after the sudden removal of their shade cloth.
- Apple growers use reflective mulch to prevent sunscalds on developing fruit.
- The young tree’s bark showed signs of sunscalds on its south-facing side.
- Sunscalds are more common during hot, dry summers with intense sunlight.
- The farmer noticed sunscalds on the peppers that were exposed after pruning.
- Proper shading can help prevent sunscalds in sensitive crops.