Apical bud removal increased seed yield in hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)
In plants, apical dominance prevents the development of lateral shoots. It can be overwhelmed by apical bud defoliation, allowing numerous lateral buds to develop into more lateral branches carrying more fruits and possibly increasing seed yield. This study tested this hypothesis on five hemp (Canna...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-05-01
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| Series: | Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica. Section B, Soil and Plant Science |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09064710.2019.1568540 |