Blossom thinning and managing bitter pit, storage life and fruit quality in organically grown apples
| dc.contributor.author | Alrashedi, Mubarak Mohammed | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Prof. Zora Singh | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Steven McCoy | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-01-30T09:58:39Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-01-30T09:58:39Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2015-09-18T01:05:27Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2015 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/1097 | |
| dc.description.abstract |
Blossom thinning and application of calcium influence storage life and apple fruit quality. Spray application of lime sulphur (4-5%) with olive oil (3%) and 0.05% synertrol oil as a surfactant at 75% bloom was most effective in reducing crop load with minimum leaf scorching and improved fruit quality in organically grown apple. Four spray applications of Biomin® calcium (3kg/ha) were highly effective in reducing bitter pit, scald and maintaining organic apple fruit quality. | |
| dc.language | en | |
| dc.publisher | Curtin University | |
| dc.title | Blossom thinning and managing bitter pit, storage life and fruit quality in organically grown apples | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| dcterms.educationLevel | PhD | |
| curtin.department | Department of Environment and Agriculture | |
| curtin.accessStatus | Open access |