Improving Management Of Potato Virus S Through A Better Understanding Of Mechanisms Of Virus Transmission
20 July 2012Improving Soil Health for Yield and Profit in Vegetables
20 July 2012
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The purpose of this report is to provide detailed information to the public about research conducted during this study on the use of growth regulating chemicals to promote flowering in temperate carrot seed crops.
Year Published
2010
Project Provider
University of Tasmania
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In this study, the potential to manipulate flower induction in carrot with plant growth regulating chemicals was investigated. 2,2-dichloropropionic acid (2,2-DPA) was shown to strongly promote flowering in environments that were marginal for natural flower induction by reducing the requirement for winter chilling. Using data collected during field and glasshouse trials, models were developed to predict the effects of 2,2-DPA on chilling requirements and the most effective times for 2,2-DPA application in different production environments. It is anticipated that these models will assist producers to effectively use 2,2-DPA in carrot seed production.
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Chemicals & pesticides
Carrots
Root vegetables