ISHS Acta Horticulturae 474: III International Symposium on Olive Growing
GRASS-COVER EFFECTS ON THE VEGETATIVE AND PRODUCTIVE STATE OF A YOUNG HILLY OLIVE-GROVE |
| Authors: | P. Toscano, C. Briccoli Bati, T. Trombino |
| Keywords: | Olive, erosion, grass-cover |
| Abstract:
The influence of grass-cover on the vegetative and productive state of plants of cultivar Carolea in a young olive-grove has been tested. Results obtained in the years 1995–96 showed a significant increase in growth of mechanically cultivated plants. The grass-cover treatment also increased flower differentiation and fruit production and reduced alternate bearing. Futhermore it improved soil characteristics and reduced erosion. | |
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