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Influence of BOH (Beta-hydroxyethylhydrazine) on Pineapple cv Mauritius Grown in Malaysian Peat

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 October 2008

W. Y. Chew
Affiliation:
Division of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Malaysia
M. A. Abdul Malek
Affiliation:
Division of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Malaysia

Summary

A field experiment studied the effects of BOH as a floral inductant on pineapple cv Mauritius grown on Malaysian peat. Spray concentrations of 0·1, 0·2 and 0·3% greatly increased fruit set and yield but reduced average fruit size, with no advantage from concentrations higher than 0·1%. Spraying the ratoon crops at different times (6, 8 and 10 months) did not affect percentage fruit set but optimum fruit yield and big fruit were only obtained at 8 months or more after planting.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1978

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