Yuen (1994) also reported a 3-4 year period for calcium to move from roots towards the leaves. However, Beverly et al. (1993) report that direct absorption of calcium occurred when it was applied as a topical spray onto the fruit surface. Dris (1998) concluded that pre-harvest CaCl2 sprays were effective in improving the quality of some apple cultivars and extending the storage life of apple by to two to six months. Present studies confirm these observations with reference to pineapple.