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Ethephon hastens ripening of Japanese plums
Authors
F. Gordon MitchellHarry Andris
George M. Leavitt
Gary L. Obenauf
Marvin H. Gerdts
Authors Affiliations
F. Gordon Mitchell is Pomologist, Marketing, University of California, Davis; Harry Andris is Staff Research Associate, Parlier; George M. Leavitt is Farm Advisor, Madera County; Gary L. Obenauf is Farm Advisor, Fresno County; Marvin H. Gerdts is Pomologist, San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier.Publication Information
Hilgardia 31(6):18-19. DOI:10.3733/ca.v031n06p18. June 1977.
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Abstract
Reported effects of the growth regulator ethephon on fruit maturity in many crops include earlier skin color changes, earlier flesh softening, and occasional increases in soluble solids. In 1975, preharvest ethephon applications on Japanese plum (Prunus salicina) were evaluated for their influence on fruit maturation and postharvest ripening.
Mitchell F, Andris H, Leavitt G, Obenauf G, Gerdts M. 1977. Ethephon hastens ripening of Japanese plums. Hilgardia 31(6):18-19. DOI:10.3733/ca.v031n06p18
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