Russet is a symptom of brownish, roughened areas on plant tissue. There are several causes of russeting, such as nutrient deficiency, sulfur applications, frost or insect damage or powdery mildew.
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Last Updated: March 11, 2009
Russet is a symptom of brownish, roughened areas on plant tissue. There are several causes of russeting, such as nutrient deficiency, sulfur applications, frost or insect damage or powdery mildew.
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