The Effect of Ethephon, Abscisic Acid, and Methyl Jasmonate on Fruit Ripening in Rabbiteye Blueberry (Vaccinium virgatum)

The Effect of Ethephon, Abscisic Acid, and Methyl Jasmonate on Fruit Ripening in Rabbiteye Blueberry (Vaccinium virgatum)

Ripening in blueberry fruit is irregular and occurs over an extended period requiring multiple harvests, thereby increasing the cost of production. Several phytohormones contribute to the regulation of fruit ripening. Certain plant growth regulators (PGRs) can alter the content, perception, or actio...

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Main Authors: Yi-Wen Wang, Anish Malladi, John W. Doyle, Harald Scherm, Savithri U. Nambeesan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Horticulturae
Subjects:
plant growth regulators
ethephon
abscisic acid
methyl jasmonate
postharvest fruit quality
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/4/3/24

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