Nut and kernel growth and shell hardening in eighteen hazelnut cultivars (Corylus avellana L.)

Growth and development of nuts and kernels were measured in 18 hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) cultivars from cluster appearance until nut maturity and drop. At harvest, shell thickness and force to penetrate the shell were determined and related to the incidence of nut weevil damage. The force to pe...

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Main Authors: N. Valentini, S.T. Moraglio, L. Rolle, L. Tavella, R. Botta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2015-09-01
Series:Horticultural Science
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Online Access:https://hortsci.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/hor-201503-0007_nut-and-kernel-growth-and-shell-hardening-in-eighteen-hazelnut-cultivars-corylus-avellana-l.php