Branch induction in two-year-old wood of sweet cherry
Author: Donald C. Elfving
Published: 2011
Summary: The objectives of this project were: 1. Test cytokinins without GA to determine efficacy for stimulation of lateral branch development on two-year-old wood using both cuts and high surfactant concentration additives to evaluate efficacy of cytokinins for bud activation and penetrability of older bark. 2. Assess whether supplementation or substitution of cytokinin-based treatment solutions with GA produces any beneficial effect on branching of older wood. 3. Evaluate the characteristics of induced branches on older wood and determine follow-up strategies for modification of branch growth habit if needed. 4. Evaluate effects of treatments to older wood on pedicel development of flowers borne on treated wood sections.
