Associated with a bacteria that is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid, the infection results in blotchy mottling of leaves, stunting of shoots, gradual death of branches, and small, deformed fruits with bitter juice. (dels.nas.edu)
Do you think the bitterness might come from not «bleedin» the aubergines in salt to release their bitter juices? (deliciouslyella.com)
First, salting and squeezing the melon extracts some of its bitter juices. (thedomesticman.com)