The Effect of Climatic Conditions on Dormancy Development of Peach Buds. I. Temperature1
Year: 1971
Type: article
Abstract: With controlled temperatures low temperature efficiency in releasing peach buds from dormancy follows an optimum curve in which 6°C is the optimum for average lateral leaf buds and 10°C is about half as efficient. “Weighted chilling hours” instead of “chilling hours” was proposed as a chilling measurement criterion. A high temp of 21°C, when alternated daily with low temp, nullified the low temp effect; a high of 18°C had no effect. Interrupting the chilling by 2 separate periods of 11 and 12 days at 20°C did not show any nullifying effect, but greatly enhanced lateral leaf bud break.
Institution: Agricultural Research Organization
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,500
OpenAlex ID: W4296980106