Effects of Metamitron under Different Relative Humidity Conditions on the Fruit Abscission of <i>Malus domestica</i> Borkh. Cultivars

Effects of Metamitron under Different Relative Humidity Conditions on the Fruit Abscission of <i>Malus domestica</i> Borkh. Cultivars

Metamitron is an apple (<i>Malus domestica</i> Borkh.) fruit thinner that acts by reducing the photosynthetic capacity of trees. Relative humidity may influence thinning efficacy; however, the broadness of this effect is not yet fully understood. Trials were set in Sint-Truiden (Belgium)...

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Main Authors: Nídia Rosa, Wim Verjans, Glória Àvila, Joaquim Carbó, Joan Bonany, José Cochicho Ramalho, Luís Asín, Cristina Moniz Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Horticulturae
Subjects:
absorption
carbohydrate balance
photosynthesis
sucrose
sorbitol
thinning
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/6/4/89

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