Method of accelerating dehiscence and of reducing pull force of

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1983-07-22

1988-02-16

Feyrer, James R.

Plant husbandry

Process

47DIG6, A01G 100

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047246332

ABSTRACT:
A process for accelerating dehiscence and reduction in "pull force" of fruits and nuts (in order to facilitate the mechanical harvesting process) by exposing the crops to far-red night-break lighting treatments at certain stages of fruit growth and development.

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Bickford, E. D. et al. (1973), Chapt. 15, "Future Lighting for Plant Growth", Lighting for Plant Growth (pp. 209-211 only), The Kent State University Press.
Kossuth, S. V. et al. (1977), "Fruit Removal Force, Cellulase, and Ethylene Production in Release and Ethephon-Treated Oranges", J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Science, 102(5): 609-612.

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