The Effect of Limitation in Light During the Rest Period On Leaf Bud Break of the Peach (<i>Prunus persica</i>)

Abstract

Abstract Reduction in the amount of light supphed during the mid‐rest period caused a hetter leaf bud opening in the peach as compared with natural winter daylight; this includes darkness, short photoperiod and reduced light intensity. The quantitative nature of this light effect was shown. The role of light as a factor regulating dormancy is discussed.