Influence of Flower Structure in the Flower Production and Fruit Set in Some Apple Cultivars

Phenology and Climate Change

“…The type and quality of fruiting organs also affect fruitset. Madail et al (2010) observed a significant increase of fruitset in longer brindles when compared to spurs. Larger leaf area structures also showed larger-diameter fruits, showing a direct relation between these two variables (Table 2).…”

“…The knowledge of the fruiting habit is important to the definition of cultural practices such as pruning, thinning and the use of growth regulators, aiming higher productions and fruit quality. Several studies have been developed on which type of flower structure is responsible for the formation of the largest fruit with commercial quality (Madail et al, 2010). Apple fruit buds are mixed buds, which means presence of flowers and leaves in the same bud.…”

Apples (Malus domestica, Borkh.) Phenology in Ethiopian Highlands: Plant Growth, Blooming, Fruit Development and Fruit Quality Perspectives

“…Lauri and Trottier [23] found that early-season growth is dependent on stored carbohydrate and nitrogenous reserves derived from photosynthetic activity of the previous season. Later in the growing season current photosynthate is utilized to support growth of the tree and crop, and to restore reserves for the coming dormant period and the initial phases growth the following spring [23,24].…”

Apple Phenology in Subtropical Climate Conditions

“…Several studies have been developed on which type of flower structure is responsible for the formation of the largest fruit with commercial quality (Madail et al, 2010). Apple fruit buds are mixed buds, which means presence of flowers and leaves in the same bud.…”