|
|
|
|
|
| von Bennewitz,Eduardo; Fredes,Claudio; Losak,Tomas; Martínez,Carolina; Hlusek,Jaroslav. |
| Fruit size is a very important quality attribute in cherry trees. Appropriate canopy and crop load management are, therefore, required to obtain an adequate balance between the yield and fruit size. A study was carried out during the 2007-2008 season in the Maule Region of Chile to evaluate the effect of increasing levels of dormant pruning (Control, no removal; Soft pruning, 15% removal; Moderate pruning, 30% removal and Intense pruning, removal of 50% of the fruiting wood) on the fruit yield, quality (size, fruit weight, soluble solids and fruit firmness) and crop value of sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.) cv. 'Bing' on the dwarfing rootstock, 'Gisela 6'. Treatments at the 30 and 50% removal intensities had a strong effect on yield reduction (36.1% and... |
| Tipo: Journal article |
Palavras-chave: Crop load regulation; Dormant pruning; Fruit yield and quality; Prunus avium. |
| Ano: 2011 |
URL: http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-16202011000300003 |
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
