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Effects of preharvest applications of ethephon on maturation and quality of calmyrna figs
Authors
Marvin GerdtsGary Obenauf
Authors Affiliations
Marvin Gerdts, is Extension Pomologist, Agricultural Extension Service, Kearney Horticultural Field Station, Parlier, California; Gary Obenauf is Farm Advisor, Fresno County.Publication Information
Hilgardia 26(5):8-9. DOI:10.3733/ca.v026n05p8. May 1972.
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Abstract
Applications of ethephon at rates from 300 to 500 ppm, applied when most of the basal figs had turned yellow, resulted in an earlier and more compact maturity period, without adverse effects to the crop. Earlier maturity in turn insured improvement of external and internal fig quality, without decreasing individual fruit weights. Ethephon is not registered for use on figs and is not recommended for use at this time by the University of California.
Gerdts M, Obenauf G. 1972. Effects of preharvest applications of ethephon on maturation and quality of calmyrna figs. Hilgardia 26(5):8-9. DOI:10.3733/ca.v026n05p8
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