Development and Testing of a model to Rapidly Predict Apple Thinner Response
Author: Duane W. Greene
Published: 1998
Summary: Chemical thinning of apples is one of the most important activities an orchardist is required to do since it can significantly influences the value of the crop the year of application and flower bud formation for the following year. One approach orchardist are increasingly relying upon is to make more than one thinner application. However, there are no guidelines available to aid orchardists in determining if thinning is necessary or evaluation of thinner response early enough so that remedial action can be taken.
