This investigation was undertaken to observe possible changes
in growth substances in Pyrus throughout the dormant period. The
primary objective was to determine if a correlation existed between
growth substance content and the inherent chilling requirement of
seeds and buds.
Samples of whole buds were taken at intervals from the...
The experiments in this thesis are reported as two journal
articles. The first article. The effect of rootstock and scion on
above- and below-graft leaf mineral nutrient content of sweet cherry,
is a field sampling experiment dealing with the effect of Stockton-
Morello and F 12-1 mazzard rootstocks on 'Royal...