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Control of tree size and vigour in custard apple (Annona spp. hybrid) cv. African Pride in subtropical Australia
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posted on 2023-05-19, 03:30 authored by George, AP, Nissen, RJFive methods of controlling tree size, viz. growth retardant (foliar-sprayed and trunk-injected paclobutrazol), root-restriction bags, cherimoya rootstock and sugar apple (Annona squamosa) interstock, were evaluated for their effects on growth, yield and fruit quality of custard apple (Annona spp. hybrid cv. African Pride) in subtropical Australia. Compared with trees on their own roots, sugar apple interstock was highly effective in dwarfing 'African Pride' trees, reducing tree canopy volume by 72-90%. Root-restriction bags (woven fibreglass) proved to be only partially effective in controlling tree size due to growth of major roots through the seams. Compared with trees on their own roots, cherimoya rootstock alone, and sugar apple interstock increased fruit weight per unit canopy volume by a maximum of 3- and 5-fold, respectively. Sugar apple interstock reduced the severity of fruit disorders 'woodiness' and 'brown pulp' by about 75 and 50%, respectively.
History
Publication title
Australian Journal of Experimental AgricultureVolume
42Issue
4Pagination
503-512ISSN
0816-1089Department/School
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)Publisher
CSIRO PublishingPlace of publication
150 Oxford St, Po Box 1139, Collingwood, Australia, Victoria, 3066Rights statement
Copyright 2002 CSIRORepository Status
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