- Widespread. Asia, North America, Oceania. In Fiji.
- Cause unknown. A cosmetic problem but increasingly affecting sales.
- Irregular bumps or ridges up to 12 mm long, 2-3 mm wide, sometimes in lines parallel to length of the fruit, whitish to green, occasionally aging with brownish centres. Severe cases show distortions. Internally, seeds and other parts appear healthy
- Suggested causes: (i) stink bug feeding; (ii) nutrient deficiency, possibly boron; (iii) virus, possibly Okra yellow vein virus.
- Cultural control: none recommended as no proven cause.
