Efficacy of Sucker Control Method and Effect of Topping Height on Axillary Bud Growth in Dark Fire-Cured Tobacco

The removal of terminal buds (topping) and sucker control are two practices that have an impact on yield and quality of dark tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.). Topping breaks apical dominance and encourages the growth of axillary buds (suckers). Following topping, growth regulator chemicals known as su...

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Main Author: Thompson, Leslie
Format: Others
Published: TopSCHOLAR® 2001
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Online Access:http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/640
http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1643&context=theses