Erez, A., Volcani Center Institute of Horticulture, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel Glenn, D.M., U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Appalachian Fruit Research Station, 45 Wiltshire Road, Kearneysville WV 25430, United States
Applications of particle films, of which the main constituent is kaolin, have a number of beneficial effects on the growth and cropping of fruit trees, particularly those grown in warm dry environments. Tree stress and sunburn of fruits are reduced and yield as well as fruit size and colour may be improved. This paper reviews some of the recent research conducted on the use of particle films on fruit crops.
The effect of particle film technology on yield and fruit quality
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Erez, A., Volcani Center Institute of Horticulture, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel Glenn, D.M., U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Appalachian Fruit Research Station, 45 Wiltshire Road, Kearneysville WV 25430, United States
The effect of particle film technology on yield and fruit quality
Applications of particle films, of which the main constituent is kaolin, have a number of beneficial effects on the growth and cropping of fruit trees, particularly those grown in warm dry environments. Tree stress and sunburn of fruits are reduced and yield as well as fruit size and colour may be improved. This paper reviews some of the recent research conducted on the use of particle films on fruit crops.