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The effect of 2,4-D on the respiration rate and ethylene production of Bartlett pears and Red Delicious apples

Creator:

Fechtig, Allen David

Abstract:

After nearly 20 years of commercial use in orchards without apparent tree injury in Oregon and Washington, 2,4-D [(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) acetic acid] was reported in 1970 to cause injury to apple and pear trees in Washington. In the early 1970's, there was widespread concern among growers, researchers, and processors in the...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Full Text:

Bartlett pear orchards, alters the ripening process of mature fruit. Applications of 2,4-D were made at 0