[Effects of top pruning on fruiting characters of Platycodon grandiflorum].

Authors :: Wang ZF
Shan CG
Su XH
Yan SL
Zhu LX
Sui CQ
Source :: Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica [Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi] 2008 Aug; Vol. 33 (15), pp. 1807-9.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: Objective: To investigate the effects of top pruning on fruiting characters of Platycodon grandiflorum, and find the suitable stage, in which seed growth and development furtherly.<br />Method: One-year old seedlings were chosen and planted in field. Plant height, branching number, fruit number per plant, 1000 grains weight were measured during growth and development period, respectively.<br />Result: The treatment of top pruning postponed in turn the flowering date, lowered the plant heights and the fruit number per plant, increased the branching number and influenced significantly on 1000 grains weights.<br />Conclusion: The suitable stage of top pruning for producing seeds was from June 20th to July 5th.

Subjects :: Crops, Agricultural growth & development
Fruit growth & development
Platycodon growth & development

Language :: Chinese
ISSN :: 1001-5302
Volume :: 33
Issue :: 15
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 19007002

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