Forced production of apples with low chill requirement through chemical defoliations in summer

• Published in: Revista Fitotecnia Mexicana (Mexico) Vol. 16; no. 2
• Main Authors: Esparza Frausto, Gaston, Rodriguez Alcazar, Jorge, Becerril Roman, A. Enrique (CREZAS. Iturbide 73, Salinas S.L.P, C. P. Fruticultura. Montecillo, Texcoco, Mex. 56230
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: 01.07.1993
• Subjects: DEFOLIANT; DEFOLIATION; FLORAISON; FORCAGE; MALUS PUMILA; POUSSEE

A research was done in 1990 (cycle 1-C1) and 1991 (cycle 2-C2) in Chapingo, Mexico, to establish the effects of mineral oil (citrolina) 2 % + ZnS04 3 % and hydrogen cyanamide (H2CN2) 1.5 %, applied as defoliants, during vegetative and reproductive stages of 'Dorsett Golden' and 'Anna&...