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pruning

cutting off of individual plant parts or whole plants for cultivation of the individual plant (growth promotion) in order to obtain a certain form or a certain structure of the community.


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Prune apical meristem and lower branches to increase yield?

... I was having conversation with a friend who shared a different opinion from my own. I was hoping some one could provide information in regards to pruning and yield. We both agreed that pruning the apical meristem (a.k.a "topping") usually increases yield due to the diffusion of auxins ...

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by bta
Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:53 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Prune apical meristem and lower branches to increase yield?
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Views: 749

trees that don't flower?

... trees can be difficult. In addition to age, Factors involved are the number of trees you have (the more the merrier), a full sun location,winter pruning, bud protection, fertilization, and most important: pollination. Then if you are able to coax a few apples you need to protect them from insects ...

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by Linn
Sat Jun 16, 2007 1:29 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: trees that don't flower?
Replies: 4
Views: 1679

The Fiber Disease

... represents 0.1 base changes per nucleotide position, is a measure of evolutionary distance. B. Phylogenetic tree using the data from A, but with pruning and grouping to show the broader evolutionary position of the DRIPs clade. Development and Use of a Rhinosporidium-Specific PCR Assay A PCR ...

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by al
Mon Dec 25, 2006 1:39 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
Replies: 7403
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What causes the brown spots on pears?

... Blight (bacterium). Not a problem in coastal areas. Prune off and burn infected branches. Cankers should be cut out and burned as well. Disinfect pruning tools (dip in solution of 1 part bleach / 10 parts water) before every cut to prevent spreading the disease. Spray Copper Spray in late May ...

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by CoolJay221
Wed Feb 15, 2006 4:13 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: What causes the brown spots on pears?
Replies: 12
Views: 2222


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