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Thinning Peaches with 3-Chlorophenoxy-a-Propionamide1,2

Year: 1969

Type: article

Abstract: Several peach varieties were sprayed with 3-chlorophenoxy-α-propionamide (3-CPA) at different stages of fruit development. The timing of the application was critical, and varieties differed greatly in their thinning response. The ‘Ranger’ variety was thinned with ease, but attempts to thin ‘Cardinal’ with 3-CPA were unsuccessful. Fruit thinning apparently increased the cold hardiness of the flowers during the following bloom period. Several spray additives were found to increase the thinning effectiveness of 3-CPA.

Source: Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science

DOI: 10.21273/jashs.94.6.570

Authors: G. E. Stembridge, C. E. Gambrell

Institution: Clemson 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