Applications of 2,4,5-TP, 3,5,6-TPA, and Combinations Thereof Increase Lychee Fruit Size and Yield
Year: 2000
Type: article
Abstract: Application of TP as Tipimon® or TPA as Maxim® at the young fruitlet stage significantly increased yield in three lychee ( Litchi chinensis Sonn.) cultivars: `Mauritius', `Floridian', and `Kaimana'. Application of TP followed by TPA a week later increased yield more than did either substance alone. In all experiments, TPA increased fruit size and weight, relative to both controls and TP-treated trees. The increased yield did not prevent the increase in fruit size. Use of sprays of TPA may be an effective way of satisfying the market demand for large lychee fruit. Chemical names used: 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxypropionic acid (TP); 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyloxyacetic acid (TPA).
Source: HortScience
Authors: Raphael A. Stern, Daniel Stern, Moshe Harpaz, Shmuel Gazit
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,000
OpenAlex ID: W2186465341