Effects of coatings and pollenicides on pollen tube growth through the stigma and style of ‘McIntosh’ apple blossoms

Journal of Tree Fruit Production

Volumn 2, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 19-32

  Embree, C G ^a   Foster, A ^b  

^a Agriculture and Agri Food Canada Kentville   (Canada)

^b Nova Scotia Fruit Growers' Association   (Canada)

Author keywords

Apple pollen; Blossom thinner; Pollination

Indexed keywords

EID: 5444243489     PISSN: 10551387     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J072v02n02_03     Document Type: Article

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