South Africa’s Limpopo and Mpumalanga citrus production regions enjoyed mild temperatures during an “almost ideal” fruit set this spring on all cultivars, including on seedless Valencias. Regions that have been receiving sub-average rainfall for years now, had substantial rain early last month. “Producers need to be cognisant of the potential negative impact of too high fruit set, of which a reduction in fruit size is the most problematic,” the South African citrus industry’s technical service Citrus Research International reminds growers.
“Besides, a negative influence can be expected on rind condition, resulting in higher physiological disorders such as creasing and inadequate colour development. The basis of these negative responses to a too high fruit set lies in the division of finite resources (nutrients and carbohydrates) to all the fruit.” Click here to read the full article.
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Source:
Carolize Jansen
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