Effect of Applications of Growth Substances on Sprouting of Carrots, Turnips, and Onions in Storage
- 1 March 1952
- journal article
- research article
- Published by University of Chicago Press in Botanical Gazette
- Vol. 113 (3) , 362-367
- https://doi.org/10.1086/335727
Abstract
Na naphthaleneacetate (sodium NA) and Na 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetate applied as preharvest foliage sprays to carrots resulted in some sprout retardation in the harvested crop. Light applns. of sodium NA applied early in the season or heavy applns. 8-10 days before harvest were most effective. One gram of methyl NA per bushel of harvested carrots or turnips applied 4 weeks after they were placed at 50[degree]F gave satisfactory sprout inhibition. Sodium NA applied to the foliage of onions reduced sprouting of the bulbs in subsequent storage at 50[degree]F. Low concns. of sodium NA applied to the foliage of onions resulted in increased bulb yields.This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:
- Response of Potato Plants to Spray Applications of Certain Growth- Regulating SubstancesBotanical Gazette, 1947