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Induction of Spur and Flower Bud Formation in Young Apple Trees with Chemical Growth Retardants1

Year: 1972

Type: article

Abstract: The growth retardants 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid (ethephon) and succinic acid-2-2-dimethylhydrazide (SADH) increase flower initiation in young apple trees. At comparable rates, ethephon is more effective than SADH. High rates of ethephon cause flower and fruit abscission. When ethephon was combined with SADH and applied 4 to 5 weeks after bloom, satisfactory promotion of flower bud formation was obtained with lower rates of each chemical with a min of undesirable side effects.

Source: Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science

DOI: 10.21273/jashs.97.2.210

Author: Max W. Williams

Institution: Agricultural Research Service

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