ISHS Acta Horticulturae 139: Fruit Set and Development, XXI IHC
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BERRY GROWTH STAGES AND BERRY REMOVAL FORCES IN VITIS VINIFERA L. |
| Authors: | Y.S. Agaoglu, H. Çelik |
| Abstract:
This experiment was realized to determine the relationships between berry growth stages and berry removal forces in Hafizali, Razaki and Chaouch grape varieties. The force required to remove a grape berry from its pedicel by extension has been correlated with the growth stages of the berry. The force required to pluck the berry was measured with a specially designed balance. Highest berry removal forces were determined at the end of the first rapid berry growth stages in all three varieties. The results of the experiment are discussed in this paper. | |
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