Abstract:
Apple (Malus domestica) domesticated tree and fruit belonged to the family Rosaceae. Apple is the most widely cultivated tree fruit. It is widely grown in cooler hilly areas and temperate parts of the world. It is an essential source of mineral and vitamins. Apple is getting popular due to its high antioxidant values, nutritional contents and anti-cancerous properties. The fruit is rich in calcium, iron, sodium, phosphorus, potassium and vitamin C. Plant growth regulators (PGR's) in a broad sense are organic compounds which play an important role in plant growth, development and yield. PGR's are organic compounds that can be used to modify the physiological processes of plants. Plant growth regulators (PGR's) are the substances that are responsible to alter cell division and plant physiology. PGR's can be used with some precision for thinning fruit, regulating growth and adjusting harvest periods for apple. It also manipulates plant growth, flowering and fruit yield. Promalin and cytokinin are the best PGR for increasing cell division. NAA can be used to delay fruit drop. Ethylene are used in ripen of apple. Overall, the use of PGR's on apple should be carefully manage to ensure that the desired effects are achieved without causing any adverse effect on fruit quality.
Page(s):
98-98
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on Second International Conference on Recent Approaches in Plant Sciences (RAPS-23) 4-5 May 2023 , Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023
Keywords:
plant growth regulators
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apple
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mineral
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antioxidant