Effects of vernalization and exogenous gibberellins on curd induction and carbohydrate levels in the apex of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

Scientia Horticulturae

Volumn 70, Issue 2-3, 1997, Pages 223-230

  Fernandez J A ^a   Banon S ^a   Franco, J A ^a   Gonzalez A ^b   Martinez P F ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MURCIA   (Spain)

^b Ctro Invest Desarrollo A   (Spain)

^c INSTITUTO VALENCIANO DE INVESTIGACIONES AGRARIAS IVIA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis; Carbohydrates; Floral initiation; Gibberellins; Vernalization

Indexed keywords

BRASSICA OLERACEA;

EID: 18244425404     PISSN: 03044238     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0304-4238(97)00059-9     Document Type: Article

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