Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
Keywords
Western Australia, Pre-harvest drop, Washington navel oranges, 2 4-D spray, Synthetic plant hormones, Naphthalene acetic acid, N.A.A, 2 4-DichIorophenoxyacetic acid, citrus fruit
First Page Number
55
Last Page Number
58
Abstract
The uses of various synthetic "plant hormones" in agriculture are many—one of the most generally known of these uses being their action in reducing pre-harvest drop of fruit. Naphthalene acetic acid, commonly known as N.A.A. is widely used for this purpose with apples, but 2,4-DichIorophenoxyacetic acid, commonly known as 2,4-D, is much more effective with citrus fruit.
Recommended Citation
Halse, N J.
(1952)
"Reduction of pre-harvest drop of washington navel oranges by 2,4-D sprays,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3: Vol. 1
:
No.
3
, Article 15.
Available at:
https://researchlibrary.agric.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture3/vol1/iss3/15