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Boron nutrition and fruit set of 'Italian' prune

Creator:

Hanson, Eric J.

Abstract:

Foliar B sprays have increased fruit set in 'Italian' prune (Prunus domestica L.) by 2 fold in some trials and had no effect in others. This work was conducted to identify reasons for this inconsistent response. Since B levels in flowers are associated with the amount of fruit set, factors...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
Sugar uptake, fruit growth and carbon partitioning in the strawberry

Creator:

Forney, Charles F.

Abstract:

Sinks, plant organs which depend on the import of assimilates for growth, play a central role in determining assimilate distribution patterns within the plant. The strawberry fruit is a strong sink for dry matter and its effect on carbon partitioning and assimilation in the plant as well as the mechanism...

Resource Type:

Dissertation