Effect of branch scoring on fruit development in loquat

Branch scoring of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) at the 702-704 growth stage of the BBCH-scale increased fruit size at harvest and caused a significant shift in the distribution of fruit diameters to the larger sizes. Fruit from scored trees grew faster and reached commercial colour and flesh s...

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Published inThe journal of horticultural science & biotechnology Vol. 80; no. 3; pp. 370 - 374
Main Authors Agusti, M, Gariglio, N, Juan, M, Almela, V, Mesejo, C, Martinez-Fuentes, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis 2005
Subjects
branches
crop production
crop yield
Eriobotrya japonica
fruiting
fruits (plant anatomy)
girdling
harvest date
loquats
plant development
pruning
ripening
China
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Summary:Branch scoring of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) at the 702-704 growth stage of the BBCH-scale increased fruit size at harvest and caused a significant shift in the distribution of fruit diameters to the larger sizes. Fruit from scored trees grew faster and reached commercial colour and flesh softness earlier than fruit from non-scored trees, and therefore could be harvested earlier. No other fruit characteristics were altered significantly by scoring. As the number of fruit was not modified, but fruit weight increased significantly, there was a significant increase in yield on trees scored at this growth stage. Scoring was as effective as ringing at improving fruit development.
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ISSN:1462-0316
2380-4084
DOI:10.1080/14620316.2005.11511946