Currently, there is no clear evidence about the factors that cause pineapple fruit flesh translucency. Some researchers think that high temperatures can increase the translucency incidence and severity in pineapple?
see this link:
http://books.google.co.in/books?id=y4aFiLjMA8cC&pg=PA339&lpg=PA339&dq=factors+that+cause+pineapple+fruit+flesh+translucency&source=bl&ots=i6HNWnvPMq&sig=1k2i_FH8lqp0wsoKdDfGP6WBryM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=F3xdVLSSCsygugSejYC4Cw&ved=0CC8Q6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=factors%20that%20cause%20pineapple%20fruit%20flesh%20translucency&f=false
http://books.google.co.in/books?id=g6LutZykjNcC&pg=PA271&lpg=PA271&dq=factors+that+cause+pineapple+fruit+flesh+translucency&source=bl&ots=Olf6ee7wIE&sig=t3hFrLV8OkzJJ9ElMjnOmTOl_gs&hl=en&sa=X&ei=131dVNSHK4e5uATIvYLQCA&ved=0CB8Q6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=factors%20that%20cause%20pineapple%20fruit%20flesh%20translucency&f=false
http://journal.ashspublications.org/content/125/5/558.full.pdf
Paull, R.E. and M. E. Q. Reyes. 1996. Pre-harvest weather
conditions and pineapple fruit translucency.
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Melting texture of mature fruits not only determined by preharvest factors but also by calcium nutrition. So, do not forget to verify Ca levels.........
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