Growth Manipulation of Slicer Carrots by Foliar-applied Gibberellic Acid in New York

New York, USA, is a regional hub for processing carrot (Daucus carota ssp. sativus) production and Nantes-type cultivars are preferred for slicing. Diameter is critical in carrots for slicing, with roots larger than 1 5/8 inch being rejected. The potential to manipulate carrot root diameter and henc...

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Main Authors: Sarah J. Pethybridge, Sean P. Murphy, Julie R. Kikkert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) 2023-06-01
Series:HortTechnology
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Online Access:https://journals.ashs.org/horttech/view/journals/horttech/33/4/article-p325.xml