A recent expansion of the registration of s-abscisic acid unlocks new options for chemical thinning of pears. By Anna Mouton. The past season saw the first South African registration of s-abscisic acid (s-ABA) for thinning and increasing fruit mass in…
The newly registered 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC) increases the scope for late thinning of apples. By Anna Mouton. “ACC became available during the past season for chemical thinning of apples in the 15–20-mm fruitlet-diameter window,” says Werner Truter, Product Manager at…
Which stone-fruit rootstock is best for brackish conditions? By Anna Mouton. A new project funded by Hortgro will determine the tolerance of ten stone-fruit rootstocks to brackish conditions. The research is being carried out by independent cultivar-evaluation company Provar. The…