Anomaly of the calyx end of Golden Delicious apple fruits associated with fluoride exposure

Journal Article · Sat Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1979 · HortScience; (United States)

OSTI ID:6410801

Seeley, E J

Abnormal development of the calyx end of Golden Delicious apples (Malus domestica Borkh.) results in roundish-oblate fruit with rudimentary calyx lobes in a flattened basin. Persistent symptoms were caused by holding fruits at -1 to -2/sup 0/C for 15 min, 21 days after full bloom or by dipping fruit in aqueous NaF solutions. Dipping fruit in 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) or fumigating with HF produced typical foliage symptoms but did not affect fruit development. 10 references, 2 figures.

• Research Organization: Washington State Univ., Wenatchee
• OSTI ID: 6410801
• Journal Information: HortScience; (United States), Journal Name: HortScience; (United States) Vol. 14:2; ISSN HJHSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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