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Rootstock does not affect net photosynthesis, dark respiration, specific leaf weight, and transpiration of apple leaves

Journal Article · · J. Am. Soc. Hortic. Sci.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7030125
 [1];
  1. Virginia Polytechnic Inst. and State Univ., Blacksburg
There was no effect of rootstock on the net photosynthesis Pn of 1-year-old vegetative, container-grown Delicious trees in 2 experiments. Rootstock effects on specific leaf weight (SLW) were slight in one experiment, and absent in another. There was no influence of rootstock on shoot growth, leaf number, transpiration rate (Tr) or dark respiration (Rd), each of which was determined in one experiment. These data fail to support reports of differences in Pn within a given cultivar on various rootstocks. (2 tables).
OSTI ID:
7030125
Journal Information:
J. Am. Soc. Hortic. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Am. Soc. Hortic. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 104:4; ISSN JOSHB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English