Canopy attachment position influences metabolism and peel constituency of European pear fruit

Abstract Background Inconsistent pear fruit ripening resulting from variable harvest maturity within tree canopies can contribute to postharvest losses through senescence and spoilage that would otherwise be effectively managed using crop protectant and storage regimes. Because those inconsistencies...

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Main Authors: Sara Serra, Nathanael Sullivan, James P. Mattheis, Stefano Musacchi, David R. Rudell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12870-018-1544-6