Temperature control of shoot growth and floral initiation in apple (Malus × domestica Borkh.)

Abstract Background The environmental control of flowering in apple (Malus × domestica Borkh.) has remained an enigma for generations. Methods We studied growth and flowering effects of temperature under daylight phytotron conditions in 3-year old ‘Summerred’ and ‘Discovery’ apple trees. Flowering w...

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Main Authors: Ola M. Heide, Rodmar Rivero, Anita Sønsteby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:CABI Agriculture and Bioscience
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43170-020-00007-6