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transported to the vegetation; in general, the more vegetation there is per apple, 

 the less Ca is available for the fruit. 



The pattern shown in Figure 1 can be expected when examining bulk samples 

 of apples. However, when you measure individual apples the pattern is not as 

 distinct (Perring and Jackson). A large apple does not always have a low Ca 

 concentration, and a small apple does not always have a high Ca concentration. 



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