Over-tree sprinkling reduces abnormal shapes in ‘Bing’ sweet cherries
Authors
James T. YeagerMatt Katacich
Kenneth A. Shackel
Stephen M. Southwick
Wesley K. Asai
Publication Information
Hilgardia 45(4):24-26. DOI:10.3733/ca.v045n04p24. July 1991.
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Abstract
The ‘Bing’ sweet cherry produces increased numbers of abnormal fruit shapes when grown in certain regions in California, rendering the fruit less marketable. Postharvest under- and over-tree sprinkler irrigation led to a reduction in the production of abnormal fruit shapes indicating that canopy climate modification maybe an alternative to growers producing ‘Bing’ cherries in those regions where these abnormal fruit shapes are prevalent.
Yeager J, Katacich M, Shackel K, Southwick S, Asai W. 1991. Over-tree sprinkling reduces abnormal shapes in ‘Bing’ sweet cherries. Hilgardia 45(4):24-26. DOI:10.3733/ca.v045n04p24
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