Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Hull, Jerome
URN	etd-11072012-040246
Title	The effect of certain hormones on the preharvest drop and maturity of apples
Degree	Master of Science
Department	Horticulture
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Judkins, Wesley P. Committee Chair Mattus, George E. Committee Chair Pardue, Louis A. Committee Member
Keywords	Apples
Date of Defense	1953-05-18
Availability	restricted
Abstract Sprays of 2,4,5-TP and combination sprays of 2,4,5-TP and MH-40 V were found to effectively reduce the preharvest drop of Starking, Winesap and Stayman apples. An application of 2,4,5-TA was effective . V on the Starking and Stayman, but not as effective on the Winesap. None of the hormones gave a significant reduction in drop on the Golden Delicious.
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