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Aluminum Mulch Increases Quality and Yield of ‘Orleans’ Apples1

Year: 1975

Type: article

Abstract: Covering the ground between the hedge rows of an ‘Orleans’ apple orchard with a laminated plastic film vacuum-coated with aluminum significantly increased the average weight, diameter, color and sugar content of fruit harvested from the lower half of the canopy. The total weight of fruit harvested per tree was not affected until the following season when a large increase was recorded.

Source: HortScience

DOI: 10.21273/hortsci.10.4.390

Authors: S. Moreshet, G. Stanhill, M. Fuchs

Institution: Agricultural Research Organization

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: $3,000