Analysis of the Impact of Treatments Stimulating Branching on the Quality of Maiden Apple Trees
Magdalena Kapłan,
Kamila E. Klimek,
Kamil Buczyński
Abstract:Nursery material intended for establishing intensive apple orchards should be characterised by a dominant and straight leader with an appropriate number of shoots that develop at the right height and are regularly spaced along the leader. The use of well-branched trees can lead to fruiting in the first year after planting. However, many apple varieties have difficulty forming lateral shoots due to strong apical dominance. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of treatments stimulating the branch… Show more
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