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Ethephon Thinning

Ethephon Thinning is a chemical fruit thinning method that utilizes ethephon, a plant growth regulator that releases ethylene, to selectively abscise excess flowers or young fruits in orchard management, thereby improving fruit size and quality.

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2017–2026

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Publications

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Use of 1-Aminocyclopropane Carboxylic Acid and Metamitron for Delayed Thinning of Apple Fruit

Steven J. McArtney, J.D. Obermiller · HortScience · 2012 · 52 citations · Full text

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Thinning golden delicious apples using ethephon sprays

K. M. Jones, T. B. Koen, Richard Meredith · Journal of Horticultural Science · 1983 · 45 citations

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Cytokinin and Ethephon Affect Crop Load, Shoot Growth, and Nutrient Concentration of `Empire' Apple Trees

D.C. Elfving, R. A. Cline · HortScience · 1993 · 41 citations · Full text

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Further Investigations into the Relationship Between Anthocyanins, Phenolics and Soluble Carbohydrates in Grape Berry Skins

Alan S. Wicks, W. M. Kliewer · American Journal of Enology and Viticulture · 1983 · 41 citations

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Effects of temperature on fruit thinning with ethephon in ‘Golden Delicious’ apples

Rongcai Yuan · Scientia Horticulturae · 2007 · 37 citations

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Authors

62

  1. KM
    K. M. Jones

    University of Tasmania, Australia

    14 publications · 276 citations

    11

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  2. MJ
    M. J. Oakford

    Australasia Paediatric Endocrine Group, Australia

    9 publications · 144 citations

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  3. TB
    T. B. Koen

    Forestry Tasmania, Australia

    9 publications · 211 citations

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  4. SB
    SA Bound

    University of Tasmania, Australia

    8 publications · 129 citations

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  5. SJ
    Steven J. McArtney

    North Carolina State University, United States

    4 publications · 113 citations

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Institutions

28

  1. Virginia Tech

    Blacksburg, United States

    3 h-index

    6 publications

    156 citations

  2. University of California, Davis

    Davis, United States

    2 h-index

    4 publications

    108 citations

  3. North Carolina State University

    Raleigh, United States

    2 h-index

    5 publications

    191 citations

  4. Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission

    Wenatchee, United States

    2 h-index

    5 publications

    169 citations

  5. Australasia Paediatric Endocrine Group

    Dora Creek, Australia

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    31 citations

  6. Plant & Food Research

    Auckland, New Zealand

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    32 citations

  7. Horticultural Crops Research Laboratory

    Corvallis, United States

    2 h-index

    5 publications

    191 citations

  8. Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

    Hobart, Australia

    2 h-index

    8 publications

    148 citations

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Venues

  1. Journal of Horticultural Science

    12 publications · 243 citations

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  2. HortScience

    7 publications · 202 citations

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  3. Acta Horticulturae

    6 publications · 95 citations

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  4. Scientia Horticulturae

    3 publications · 73 citations

    3

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  5. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture

    AJEV · 2 publications · 55 citations

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