1.   During the process, the fruit becomes slightly softer, its flavor infused with spices, juices or wine.

2.   It is equally adaptable in the kitchen, where the starchy and succulent fruit has become a significant part of cuisines throughout the tropics.

3.   The women say the fruit became a tradition when an unknown Jewish official winced at the idea of women in temple hierarchy.

4.   When evenings begin to cool in September, the fruits become scrawny, with blemished skin.

5.   With at least half the California navel crop destroyed, there is no doubt the tasty fruit will become a scarce commodity on produce shelves in the coming months.

6.   While the crisis was on the juicy red fruit became something akin to pearls for most Israelis.