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Girdling as a Means of Shortening the Juvenile Period of Avocado Seedlings

Year: 1986

Type: article

Abstract: Shortening the juvenile period is highly important for fruit tree breeding projects. Four girdling dates were tested in an attempt to shorten the juvenile period in 9 crosses of 3-year-old avocado ( Persea americana Mill.) seedlings. Early September girdling was more effective than later or no girdling. It increased flowering intensity significantly, increased the percentage of seedlings that set from 15% to 66%, and increased 7-fold the number of fruits harvested per seedling as compared with the ungirdled control.

Source: HortScience

DOI: 10.21273/hortsci.21.4.1038

Authors: E. Lahav, D. Zamet, S. Gazit, U. Lavi

Institution: Agricultural Research Organization

Language: English

Topic: Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000