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The Role of Ethylene in Initiating Gum Duct Formation in Almond Fruit

Year: 1987

Type: article

Abstract: Intact almond fruits [Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb.] showed a transient increase in ethylene production at the time of gum duct initiation. Treatment with ethylene promoted gum duct formation if applied 1 week before natural duct initiation, but had no effect when applied earlier. Silver thiosulfate, applied either as a spray or through bark-feeding, was found to delay natural duct initiation. AO A also delayed duct initiation when applied through bark-feeding, but not when applied as a spray. Chemical name used: aminooxyacetic acid (AOA).

Source: Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science

DOI: 10.21273/jashs.112.2.364

Authors: Janice C. Morrison, John M. Labavitch, L. Carl Greve

Institution: University of California, Davis

Language: English

Topic: Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,500