Aspects of citrus fruit growth studied in tissue cultures

Schroeder, C

Aspects of citrus fruit growth studied in tissue cultures

Author

C. A. Schroeder

Author Affiliations

C. A. Schroeder is Professor of Subtropical Horticulture, University of California, Los Angeles.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 14(4):10-11. DOI:10.3733/ca.v014n04p10. April 1960.

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Abstract

Vegetatively propagated clones of tissues from citrus fruits in cultures are being used to study the factors controlling fruit growth and development. Light, aeration, temperature, and nutritional factors can be adjusted individually for study of their effects on each kind of tissue.

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