Effects of Naphthaleneacetic Acid on Fruit Size, Quality, and Ripening of ‘Zahdi’ Datepalm1
Year: 1980
Type: article
Abstract: Preharvest application of naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) at 10, 20, 40, and 60 ppm concentrations to immature ‘Zahdi’ date palm ( Phoenix dactylifera L.) fruit 15 to 16 weeks after pollination (late chimri stage) influenced fruit size, quality, and ripening. Compared with the controls, 40 and 60 ppm NAA treatments increased fruit size, weight, volume, pulp to seed ratio, and moisture content At 60 ppm fruit weight was increased by 39%. Total soluble solids were not altered significantly. Fruit ripening was delayed at least one month by 40 and 60 ppm.
Source: HortScience
Authors: Shafaat Mohammed, Hassan R. Shabana
Language: English
Topic: Date Palm Research Studies
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,000
OpenAlex ID: W255548006