Year: 1994
Type: article
Abstract: Fruit set is a major determinant of nut productivity. Boron has been shown to have a significant influence on flowering and fruit set in a number of crops but less is reported on almond. This paper presents results of foliar application of a B commercial product, Solubor(20.5% B) at a rate of 1,2,3lb/100 gallons to `Butte' and `Mono' almond cultivars Boron at 1 and 2lb increased fruit set in both open and hand pollinated trees by over 100% while 3lb was less effective. The resultant B concentration in flower buds was correlated to B concentration in flowers (R 2 =0.58) and immature fruits (R 2 =0.6) but not to summer and fall leaf, pistil, and pollen B concentration or fruit set.
Source: HortScience
Authors: Agnes M.S. Nvomora, Patrick H. Brown
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2575356307