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Fruit Numbers, Fruit Size, and Yield Relationships in ‘McIntosh’ Apples1

Year: 1977

Type: article

Abstract: In 3 ‘McIntosh’ apple ( Malus domestica Borkh.) orchards, yield was positively related to fruit numbers, but negatively related to fruit size. Increases in fruit size from thinning were proportionately less than decreases in fruit numbers. Fruit thinning increased the percentage of larger fruits, but reductions in yield were such that the actual number of large fruits was either unchanged or reduced.

Source: Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science

DOI: 10.21273/jashs.102.4.399

Authors: C. G. Forshey, D. C. Elfving

Institution: Cornell University

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: $3,500