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Scientia Horticulturae, Volumes 1--25

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Abelmoschus esculentus Line x tester analysis of combining-abil i ty and heterosis for some economic characters in okra 9(1978)111

Parent-offspr ing correlations and heritabil i ty of some characters in okra 10(1979)135

Effect of pre- and post -harves t applications of morphac t in on the pos t -harves t behaviour of okra 15(1901)107

Vitamin retent ion dur ing storage of processed foods. I. Effect of ascorbic acid on folates in cowpeas, okra and tomatoes 15(1982)125

Effect of wax emuls ion with and without morphac t in on the shelf-life of okra pods of different matur i t ies 16(1982)201

Factors influencing leaching of sugars and electrolytes from carrot and okra seeds 19(1983)39

Abscisic acid Growth regulators in fruit production reviewed from ISHS symposia at St. Paul and Long Ashton, 1972 1(1973)279

Effects of succinic acid 2,2-dimethylhydrazide (SADH) on the gibberellin and abscisic acid levels in s tem tips of M26 apple rootstocks 4(1976)41

Growth regulator t r ea tments to improve the yield of twin-scaled narc issus 8(1977)237

Leaf s tomatal resistance, e thylene evolution and ABA levels as influenced by (2- chloroethyl) phosphonic acid 8(1970)101

Effects of abscisic acid and benzyladenine on irrigated and non-irr igated grapevines 13(1980)253

Abscisic acid relat ionships in dormancy of apple buds 18(1982/03)111

The effect of s imulated shipping-condit ions on subsequent bud opening of cut spray carnat ion flowers 22(1984)173

Abscission Ultrastructural observation of lemon fruit abscission 4(1976)235

Growth-absciss ion relat ionships in developing orange fruit 9(1978)137

Abnormal auxin distr ibution and poor berry set t ing (coulure) in grapes 10(1979)63

Possible hormonal modes of action of three apple th inn ing agents 16(1982)343

Shedding of the upper par ts of grapevine shoots 16(1982)357

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Silver thiosulphate: an exper imenta l tool in p lant science 20(1983)211

Abscission potential Levels of extractable para-coumaric acid in the exomesocarp and seed of pers is t ing and abscising peach fruit 16(1982)375

Abscission zone cells Localized cell growth in e thephon- t rea ted olive leaf abscission zone 15(1981)341

Acacia vert ic i l la ta Nutrition of five species of container-grown acacia, boronia, choisya and eucalyptus 14(1981)55

Acclimatization Use of humidi ty tents and ant i t ranspi rants in the acclimatization of t issue-cul tured plants to the g reenhouse 23(1984)303

A c e r rubrum Influence of extended photoperiod and rooting media fertility on subsequen t growth of Acer rubrum L. 'Red Sunset ' 22(1904)129

A c e r saccharinum The influence of daminozide and maleic hydrazide on growth and ne t photosynthes is of silver maple and Amer ican sycamore seedlings 19(1983)367

Acetoin Pyruvate decarboxylase in 'Golden Delicious' apples; kinetics and relation to acetoin and ethanol production in different storage a tmospheres 16(1982)137

Achras sapota Storage conditions and ripening of chiku fruits Achras sapota L. 10(1979)377

Acidity Effect of pH and urea on the efficacy of e thephon for induction of flowering in pineapple 5(1970)265

Soil pH in fruit t rees in relation to specific replant disorder of apple. I. Introduction and review of l i terature 8(1978)113

Azalea indica flower colour as related to the parameters pH, an thocyanins and flavonol co- p igments 9(1970)285

Soil pH in fruit t rees in relation to specific apple replant disorder (SARD). II. The first five years at the Wageningen research plot 13(1980)149

Unexpected effects of selected fungicide t r ea tments on the acid content of 'Golden Delicious' and 'Jonagold' apples 22(1984)67

Acid requirement Diurnal variat ions in the oxygen content and acid requi rement of recirculating nut r ien t solutions and in the uptake of water and potass ium by cucumber and tomato plants 21(1983)311

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Actinidia chinensis The effect of chilling on the termination of rest and flower bud development of the Chinese gooseberry 4(1976)175

Controlled-atmosphere storage of kiwifruit. I. Effect on fruit firmness and storage life 17(1982)113

Changes in ripening-parameters and pigments of the Chinese gooseberry (kiwi) during ripening and storage 18(1982/83)65

Initiation and development of pistillate flowers in Actinidia chinensis 22(1984)365

Adiantum raddianum The water relations of Maidenhair f ronds treated with silver ni trate 19(1983)349

Factors affecting the vase life of fronds of maidenhai r fern 21(1983)181

Identification of vascular blockages in rachides of cut Maidenhair (Adiantum raddianum) fronds 21(1983)381

Aeration The effect of container size and aeration conditions on growth of roots and canopy of woody plants 12(1980)385

Aesebyuauthus speciosus Influence of temperature and day-length on flowering in Aeschynanthus speciosus 22(1984)157

A t r i c a n v i o l e t see Saintpaulia ionantha

Agaricus bisporus Cropping of mush rooms on shallow layers of compost 1(1973)331

The water requi rement of the mush room crop 2(1974)237

The response of the m u s h r o o m crop to the pat tern of water ing 3(1975)137

The use of chlorothalonil for the control of benzimidazole tolerant s t ra ins of Verticillium fungicola (Preuss) Hassebr. on the cultivated m u s h r o o m 5(1976)13

Rapid preparat ion of composts suitable for the production of the cultivated mush room 5(1976)23

The use of high energy carbon sources in rapidly prepared m u s h r o o m composts 7(1977)197

Some factors affecting the growth rate of sporophores of the cultivated mush room 8(1978)27

Fungicides for the control of Mycogone perniciosa (Magn.), the cause of wet bubble on the cultivated m u s h r o o m 8(1978)307

Cytokinins in two cultivated edible mush rooms 10(1979)301

Effects of competit ion on the development of mycelium, mycelial aggregates and sporophores of Agaricus bisporus 11(1979)141

Effect of the durat ion of composting on the amoun t of compost produced and the yield of mush rooms 12(1980)351

Tempera ture- induced synchronisa t ion of sporophore production in the m u s h r o o m s Agaricus bisporus 13(1980)307

Fungicide evaluation for control of dry bubble, caused by Verfici]]ium fungicola, on commercial mushroom strains 14(1981)107

Influence of the depth of the casing layer and the harvesting time on changes of the water content of the casing layer and the substrate caused by the first flush of mushrooms 21(1983)9

Response of the sporopbores of the cultivated mush room (Agarieus bisporus ) to volatile substances 21(1983)301

Nutr ient t ranspor t in the t rough sys tem of mush room culture 24(1984)257

A g a r i c u s macrosporus Agaricus macrosporus : an edible fungus with commercial potential 16(1982)273

Ailanthus altissima Genetic variation among American seed sources of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle 2(1974)405

A i r pollutants Response of the Rieger begonia to ozone and su lphur dioxide 5(1976)171

Petunia cultivar sensitivity to ozone and sulphur dioxide 11(1979)269

Alemow see Citrus macrophy]]a

Allelopathy Allelopathy in citrus orchards 20(1983)361

A l l i u m cepa Vegetable production and research in tropical Africa 2(1974)199

Evaluation of carrot and onion cultivars for commercial production in Guyana 2(1974)257

Osmotic pr iming of onion seeds - the possibility of a commercial-scale t r ea tment 5(1976)207

Shoot production from onion callus t issue cultures 9(1978)99

In vitro propagation of the onion AIlium cepa by axillary and adventi t ious shoot proliferation 9(1978)227

Cultural practices in relation to purple blotch disease of onion 9(1978)237

Shoot production from the flower head of Allium cepa L. 10(1979)345

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The effect of 4 storage t r ea tments on seed yield components of 3 onion inbreds 11(1979)207

Growing onion seeds in an arid region: drought tolerance and the effect of bulb weight, spacing and fertilization 14(1981)1

The response of onions to solar heating, agricultural practices and pink-root disease 15(1981)331

Resis tance to white rot infections in bulb onion seed lots 22(1984)315

Allium porrum Neoformation of bulbils in Alliom porrurn L. cultured in vitro 5(1970)11

Shoot production from cul tured Allium porrum t i ssues 11(1979)37

Effects of osmotic pr iming on seed germinat ion and seedl ing growth in leek 24(1984)201

Allium sativum Vegetable production and research in tropical Africa 2(1974)199

In vitro propagation of garlic by shoot proliferation 13(1980)47

Production of virus-free garlic and field performance of micropropagated plants 18(1982/83)39

Allium schoenoprasum Influence of the env i ronment on growth and development of chives (Aflium sehoenoprasum L.). I. Induction of the res t period 4(1976)211

Influence of the env i ronment on growth and development of chives (Ai]ium schoenoprasum t ) . II. Breaking of the res t period and forcing 7(1977)213

Almond see Prunus amygdalus

Alocasia sp. Chemical composit ion of n ine edible aroid cultivars of Bangladesh 10(1979)127

A l s t r o e m e d a spp. Vegetative propagation of AJstroemeria in vitro 1(1973)271

Responses of Alstroemeria 'Regina' to temperature treatments prior to flower- inducing temperatures 17(1982)383

Periodicity of growth in the Alstroemeria cultivars 'Campfire', 'Red Sunset' and 'Zebra' 24(1984)359 AIWrnaria imrri Cultural practices in relation to purple blotch disease of onion 9(1978)237

Alternate bearing Investigations on the use of (2-chloroethyl) phosphonic acid (ethephon, CEPA) for the

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control of biennial bearing in mango 2(1974)389

Screening of chemicals to regulate yield of Citrus sinensis 4(1976)55

Effects of ethephon and 2,4,5-T on fruit size, rind pigments and alternate bearing of 'Imperial' mandarin 5(1970)315

Production variability in apple crops 0(1977)271

Production variability in apple crops. II. The long-term behaviour of the English crop 8(1978)325

Biennial bearing in apple and pear: a literature survey 11(1979)303

Some aspects of crop variation in 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 13(1980)27

Relations between the concentration of diffusable and extractable gibbereUin-like substances and the alternate-bearing behaviour in apple as affected by chemical fruit thinning 15(1981)45

Carbohydrate cycling in relation to shoot growth, floral initiation and development and yield in the avocado 25(1985)99

Aluminium Effect of aluminium on the growth of Areca triandra Roxb. in sand culture 10(1979)183

A m a r a n t see Amaranthus cruentus

Amaranthus caudatus Accumulation of mineral elements in five tropical leafy vegetables as influenced by nitrogen fertilization and age 18(1982/83)313

Amaranthus cruentus Growth, development and mineral contents of three cultivars of amarant 13(1980)181

Amaranthus hybridus Influence of t empera ture on the growth of Solanum nigrum and Arnaranthus hybridus 18(1982/83)305

Amino acid metabol i sm Studies on the metabol ism of amino acids dur ing development, r ipening and senescence of 'Pusa Seedless' grapes 2(1974)383

A m m i visnaga The effect of vernalization on growth and chromone pattern of the medicinal Ammi visnaga L. 7(1977)107

Ammonium Japanese holly growth and release pattern of ammonium and nitrate from controlled-release fertilizers 16(1982)291

Amorphophallus rivieri In vitro plant regeneration f rom corm callus of.Amorphopha]]us rivieri Durieu 24(1984)251

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Amorphopha l lus sp. Chemical composition of nine edible aroid cultivars of Bangladesh 10(1979)127

Amylase activity Changes in amylase activity, s tarch and sugars contents in mango fruit pulp 13(1980)155

Changes in amylase activity dur ing rose bud opening 16(1982)283

Anacard ium occident~de Effect of pre-soaking in organic solvents on seed germinat ion and seedling growth of cashew 18(1982/83)137

A n a n a s ¢ o m o sus Flowering in pineapple as influenced by e thephon and its combinat ions with urea and calcium carbonate 3(1975)231

Effect of pH and urea on the efficacy of e thephon for induction of flowering in pineapple 5(1976)265

Influence of slip size, deslipping and decrowning on the 'Sugar loaf pineapple 5(1970)321

Leaf nitrogen status as influenced by varying levels of ni t rogen application and its relationship with yield in 'Kew ~ pineapple 7(1977)137

Chemical regulation of growth, flowering and fruit ing in 'Sugarloa-P pineapple 7(1977)143

A simple method for rapid germinat ion of pineapple seeds 8(1978)39

Plant-spacing studies with 'Kew" pineapple 8(1978)273

Multiple planflets in lateral bud and leaf explant in vitro cultures of pineapple 11(1979)319

Growth and regenerat ion of plantlets in callus cultures of pineapple 14(1981)227

Differentiation of plantlets in hybrid embryo callus of pinneapple 15(1981)235

Differentiation of propagules and crop growth pat tern in 20 pineapple cultivars 18(1982/83)215

Effect of foliar application of urea on leaf nut r ien t s ta tus and yield of 'Kew' pineapple 18(1982/83)225

Anatomy Biochemical changes associated with floral malformat ion in mango 6(1977)37

Graft union characterist ics of M.26 apple rootstock combined with 'Red Delicious' s t rains - morphological and anatomical development 25(1985)49

Androecides Gibberellic acid as an androecide for bell pepper 15(1981)17

Androecium Differential fertility in short-styled eggplant flowers 22(1984)39

A n n o n a s q u a m o s a Storage conditions and r ipening of the custard apple Annona squamosa L. 10(1979)73

Antheral structures Morphological and ultraviolet absorption differences between fertile and sterile anthers of Japanese apricot cultivars in relation to their pollination stimuli 18(1982/03)57

A n t h e r culture Regenerat ion of plants f rom ultra-low frozen anthers of Primula obconica 14(1981)93

Anthoeyanins The influence of light intensity, t empera ture and carbon dioxide concentrat ion on an thocyanin content and blueing of 'Baccara' roses 1(1973)157

Color and variations in color intensi ty of frui t of eggplant cultivars 4(1976)191

The effects of GA 3, CCC and B-9 upon growth, development and organic compounds in Primula obconica 9(1978)175

Azalea indica flower colour as related to the parameters pH, anthocyanins and flavonol co- pigments 9(1978)285

Anthocyanin and total flavonol content of Vaccinium stamineum L. fruit 15(1981)173

Maturation and ripening of three Berberis species from different altitudes 19(1983)91

Novel organized growth and somatic variation of NicotJana bonariensis protoplast-derived colonies: t ransmiss ion to regenerated plants 21(1983)359

Anthocyanin accumulat ion in apple skin during ripening: regulation by ethylene and phenylalanine ammonia- lyase 22(1984)89

A n t h u r i u m andraeanum Plantlet formation in callus tissues of Anthurium andraeanum Lind 2(1974)193

A n t h u r i u m seherzer ianum Vegetative propagation of An thu r ium scherzerianum Sehott through callus cultures 4(1976)291

A n t h u r i u m , white see Spathiphyllum clevelandii

Anti-lodging treatments Yield and height response to anti-lodging t rea tments in peas 3(1975)359

Ant i r rh inum majus Variation in budding and flowering-time of commercial cultivars of Antirrhinum majus 5(1976)287

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The effect of artificially extended daylengths and of sowing t imes on Antirrhinum majus 0(1977)149

Chemical pre- t rea tment of snapdragon spikes to increase cut-flower longevity 15(1981)255

Antitranspirants Ant i t ransp i ran t effects on t ranspirat ion, ne t CO s exchange rate and water-use efficiency of azalea 19(1963)125

Response of container-grown photinia to mois ture s t ress 21(1983)369

Use of humidi ty tents and an t i t ransp i ran ts in the acclimatization of t i ssue-cul tured plants to the g reenhouse 23(1984)303

Anti-vernalization Flower formation of Chinese cabbage. II. Anti- vernalization and short-day treatment 22(1984)327

Apex development Histological observat ions on the init iation of the vegetative apex in tulip seeds cul tured under low tempera tures 13(1980)161

Apical dominance Manual and chemical induction of side-shoot formation in apple trees in the nu r se ry 9(1978)337

Abnormal auxin distr ibution and poor berry set t ing (coulure) in grapes 10(1979)63

The influence of rootstock lateral buds on bench-chip-budded 'Mirandy' field roses 20(1983)101

Apium graveolens Relationship between bolt ing-resistance and seed dormancy of different celery cultivars 9(1978)311

The effects of tempera ture and daylength dur ing the seedling s tage on flower-stalk formation in field-grown celery 12(1980)231

Interaction with salinity of GA3-induced leaf elongation, petiole pi th iness and bolting in celery 13(1960)135

Gibberellin-like s t imulat ion of celery (Apium graveo]ens L.) seed germinat ion by N- subs t i t u t ed phthal imides 23(1984)113

A p p l e see Malus spp.

A p p l e , crab see Malus spp.

A p r i c o t , J a p a n e s e see Prunus mume

Areca triandra Effect of a lumin ium on the growth of Areca triandra Roxb. in sand culture 10(1979)183

A r o i d s Chemical composit ion of n ine edible aroid cultivars of Bangladesh 10(1979)127

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A r t i c h o k e , globe see Cynara seolimus

Artocarpus altilis Some factors affecting the storage of fresh breadfruit 10(1979)177

Artocarpus beterophyllus Effects of forcing, etiolation and indole butyric acid on rooting of cut t ings of Anoearpus heterophyllus 10(1979)295

Ascorbic acid Effect of NaC1 on growth, ion composit ion and ascorbic acid concentrat ions of capsicum fruit 12(1980)211

Vitamin retent ion dur ing storage of processed foods. I. Effect of ascorbic acid on folates in cowpeas, okra and tomatoes 16(1982)125

Aseptic culture A method for aseptic culture of bud explants from citrus trees 10(1979)357

A s p a r a g u s see Asparagus officinalis

A s p a r a g u s fern see Asparagus plumosus, A. setaceus

Asparagus o[~cinalis Aerial plantlet formation in Asparagus offieinalis L. 3(1975)149

Effects of s imulated non-selective mechanical harves t ing on spear emergence of Asparagus officinaiis L. 3(1975)157

Peroxidase and isoperoxidase changes in relation to root initiation of Asparagus cultured in vitro 4(1976)27

Effects of ni t rogen and phosphorus nutri t ion on the growth of asparagus seedlings 21(1983)105

The effect of nitrogen, volume of media, plant density and module shape on the growth of asparagus seedlings 24(1964)45

Asparagus plumosus Blueprint cropping of asparagus fern 4(1976)201

Asparagus setaceus Blueprint cropping of asparagus fern 4(1976)201

Assimilate distribution Fruit growth of cucumber in relation to assimilate supply and s ink activity 23(1984)21

Assimilates, competition for Competit ion effects between fruit t russes of the tomato plant 7(1977)37

Assimilate translocation Effects of succinic acid 2,2-dimethylhydrazide (SADI-I) on the translocation of assimilates in apple 2(1974)185

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Attachment force Studies with e thephon for facilitating olive harvest 3(1975)163 A u x i n s Growth regulators in frui t production reviewed from ISHS symposia at St. Paul and Long Ashton, 1972 1(1973)279

The response of poinsett ia cultivars to auxins in root promotion of s tem cut t ings 2(1974)231

The effect of boron on t ipburn and auxin activity in lettuce 5(1978)215

Seasonal effects of light and auxin on the rooting of Hibiscus cut t ings 5(1978)345

Reducing preharves t drop of Temple ' orange fruits by 2,4-D - Role of cellulase in the calyx abscission zone 7(1977)237

In vitro culture of cotyledon t issue of Castanea sativa Mill. 8(1978)243

Growth hormones and in vitro callus formation of papaya 8(1978)857

In vitro studies of controlling tomato puffiness enhanced by temperature , ni t rogen source and sucrose concentrat ion 9(1978)295

Auxin synergis ts in the rooting of mango cutt ings 9(1978)381

Abnormal auxin distr ibution and poor berry set t ing (coulure) in grapes 10(1979)63

Effect of acid or base p re t rea tment on auxin response of Damask rose cutt ings 10(1979)395

Interaction of stock plant irradiance and auxin in the propagation of apple rootstocks by cutt ings 12(1980)11

Adventit ious root induction by subst i tuted 2- chloro-3-phenyl-propionitriles in apple rootstocks cultured in vitro 14(1981)253

Hormonal control of shoot elongation in tulips 15(1981)363 Root ing-enhancement of Rosa hybrida for t issue culture propagation 17(1982)371

Endogenous auxins in seeded and seedless fruits of guava 18(1982/83)323

Auxin control of tulip stalk elongation in vitro 19(1983)153

Activity of IAA oxidase, catalase and amylase in rnorphactin-induced malformat ions of mango inflorescences 19(1988)271

Naturally occurring auxins and inhibitor and their role in fruit growth and drop of mango 'Dashehari ' 22(1984)241

The influence of naphthaleneacet ic acid on the growth of in vitro cultivated seedlings of Brorneliaceae 24(1984)193

Differential control of length and number in adventi t ious roots of rnung bean 25(1985)111

Avocado see Persea americana

Axillary bud development Clonal propagation of grapevine th rough in vitro axiUary bud culture 18(1982/83)231

Effects of decapitation, defoliation and s tem girdling on axillary bud development in Brussels sprouts 20(1983)45

Axillary shoot formation In vitro propagation of Gladiolus by precocious axiUary shoot formation 6(1977)287

A z a l e a see Rhododendron spp.

A z a l e a indica see Rhododendron simsii

Azalea indica flower eolour as related to the parameters pH, anthocyanins and flavonol co- p igments 9(1978)285

Characterization of Rhododendron simsii Planch. cultivars by flavonoid and isoenzyme markers 11(1979)175

A z o s p i r i l l u m Effect of combined inoculation of Azospirillurn and Rhizobiurn on nodulat ion and N2-fixation of winged bean and soybean 20(1983)231

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B a c t e r i a l elimination Variation in two Begonia x hiemalis clones after in vitro propagation 24(1984)67

Bacterial lea[ spot Heritability of feld resistance to bacterial leaf spot disease in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) 17(1982)301 B a l m see Melissa of~icinalis

B a n a n a see Musa spp.

B a r b e r r y see Berberis x ottawensis

B a s a l branching Ethrel s tudies on Petunia hybrida vilrn. 7(1977)289

B e a n , common see Phaseolus vulgaris

B e a n , d w a r f see Phaseolus vulgaris

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B e a n , field see Vicia faba

Bean, mung see Phaseolus aureus

Bean, winged see Psophocarpus spp.

Begonia see Begonia spp.

Begonia x h i e m i d i s Response of the Rieger begonia to ozone and su lphur dioxide 5(1976)171

Histology of adventi t ious shoot and root formation on leaf-petiole cut t ings of Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch 'Aphrodite Peach' 8(1978)179

Leaf production and growth in Begonia x hiemalis under long and shor t days 8(1978)289

The effect of daylength and supplementa ry l ighting on the growth of Begonia x hiemalis leaf cut t ings 10(1979)203

The appearance and development of buds on leaf cut t ings of Begonia x hiernalis in long and shor t days 12(1980)377

Factors affecting differentiation and growth in vitro, and a mass-propagat ion scheme for Begonia x hiemalis 16(1982)65

Variation in two Begonia x hiemalis clones after in vitro propagation 24(1984)67

Effect of supplementary l ight to mo the r plants on adventi t ious shoot formation in flower peduncle segments of Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch in vitro 25(1965)77

Begonia x t u b e r h y b r i d a Field performance and phenotypic stability of virus-free t issue-cul tured Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Multiflora' 24(1984)185

Bench-chip-budding The influence of rootstock lateral bua.. on bench-chip-budded 'Mirandy' field roses 20(1983)101

B e r b e r i s s p p . Maturation and ripening of three Berberis species f rom different alt i tudes 19(1983)91

B e r b e r i s t h n n b e r g i i Rooting of Berberis and Ligustrum cutt ings f rom stock plants grown at selected light intensi t ies 16(1982)85

B e r b e r i s x ottawensis Rooting of shoot cut t ings of o rnamenta l sh rubs after immers ion in auxin-containing solutions 4(1976)91

Biennial cropping Biennial cropping, an alternative produchon sys tem for red raspberr ies (Rubus idaeus L.) 24(1984)315

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Biocides Factors affecting the vase life of fronds of maidenha i r fern 21(1983)181

Bitter pit The effect of Ca and Mg t rea tments on the physiology, chemical composit ion and bittor- pit development of 'Cox's Orange' apples 5(1976)49

Storage quality of ,Cox's Orange Pippin' apples grown on a range of rootstocks 7(1977)339

Electron-microprobe analysis of apple fruit t i ssues affected with bitter pit 15(1981)155

Bitter-pit incidence and changes in Ca 2+ content in apple after pos t -harves t dip in CaCI 2 or GA 3 19(1983)295

Cation distr ibution and balance in apple fruit in relation to calcium t rea tments for bitter pit 19(1983)301

Bitter pit reduction in 'Cox's Orange Pippin' apples by controlled and modified a tmosphere storage 23(1984)59

B l a c k r o t see Xanthomonas eampestris

Blossom-end rot Effects of n ight- t ime humidi ty and nut r ien t solution concentrat ion on the calicum content of tomato fruit 22(1984)267

B l u e b e r r y see Vaccinium ashei

B l u e b e r r y , highbush see Vaccinium coryrnbosum

B l u e b e r r y , r a b b i t - e y e see Vaccinium ashei

Blue mould Control of benzirnidazole-tolerant Penicfllium expansum in pome fruit 9(1978)31

B l u e p r i n t growing Blueprint cropping of asparagus fern 4(1976)201

Bolting Effect of gibberellic acid on bolting and flowering of carrot (Daucus carota ) 24(1984)211

Effect of plant age and tempera ture on bolting in Chinese cabbage 25(1985)217

Effect of day and night tempera ture at different stages of growth on bolting in Chinese cabbage 25(1985)225

Bolting-resistance Relat ionship between bolt ing-resistance and seed dormancy of different celery cultivars 9(1978)311

A method for evaluating bolt ing-resistance in Brassica species 24(1984)13

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Boron The role of calcium, boron and some divalent ions in leaf t ipburn of s t rawberry 2(1974)299

The effect of boron on t ipburn and auxin activity in lettuce 5(1976)215

Effects of foliar application of boron on mango 5(1976)311

Response of tomato plants to foliar application of Alar and boron 12(1980)135

Boron deficiency Boron deficiency in relation to growth and thiocyanate toxin content of radish 15(1981)201

Boronia megastigma Nutrition of five species of container-grown acacia, boronia, choisya and eucalyptus 14(1981)55

Botry t i s cinerea Preservation of cutt ings of Rhododendron obtusum Planeh., R. ponticum L. and R. simsii Planeh. 4(1976)87

Influence of oxygen, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide levels on decay of head lettuce after harvest 9(1978)207

Bottle gourd see Lagenaria siceraria

Bottom breaks Responses of g lasshouse roses to light conditions 6(1977)223

Relations between t ime of sprouting of the scion in the nursery, the t ime of formation and number of basal bottom-breaks, and the number of harvested shoots of g lasshouse rose clones on R. canina ' Inermis ' 21(1983)375

Bougainvillea glabra Use of silver thiosulfate to prevent flower abscission from potted plants 19(1983)373

Boxwood, common see Buxus sempervirens

Branching Effect of manual pinching, pott ing-on and cytokinins on branching and flowering of Camellia, Rhododendron and Rosa 23(1984)75

Brassaia actinophylla Long-term storage of foliage plants 24(1984)331

Brassica campestris Tipburn of Chinese cabbage in relation to calcium nutri t ion and distr ibution 14(1981)131

A method for evaluating bolt ing-resistance in Brassica species 24(1984)13

Brassica campestris pekinensis Flower formation of Chinese cabbage. I. Response to vernalization and photoperiods 22(1984)219

Flower formation of Chinese cabbage. II. Anti- vernalization and short-day t rea tment 22(1984)327

The influence of selective fertilization on the percentage of hybrid seedlings in Chinese cabbage 23(1984)1

Effect of plant age and tempera ture on bolting in Chinese cabbage 25(1985)217

Effect of day and night tempera ture at different stages of growth on bolting in Chinese cabbage 25(1985)225

Brassica cernua Prolonged dormancy in the seeds perserved in harvested fruits of Brassica vegetables 3(1975)267

Seasonal periodicity of the loss of dormancy of imbibed seeds in Brassica vegetables 6(1977)101

Brassica japonica Prolonged dormancy in the seeds perserved in harvested fruits of Brassica vegetables 3(1975)267

Seasonal periodicity of the loss of dormancy of imbibed seeds in Brassica vegetables 6(1977)101

Brassica napus Prolonged dormancy in the seeds perserved in harvested fruits of Brassica vegetables 3(1975)267

Relative sensit ivity of a herbicide-resis tant ru tabaga genotype to cyanazine and metr ibuzin 24(1984)101

Brassica oleracea Effects of shor tening the matur i ty period on harvest ing costs of au tumn cauliflowers 2(1974)83

The morphological development of cauliflower and broccoli cultivars depending on tempera ture 3(1975)95

Artificial cold t reatment , gibberellin application and flowering response of kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea L. var. gongylodes L.) 4(1976)367

Resis tance to blackrot disease (Xanthomonas campestris (Pare.) Dowson) in cauliflower 7(1977)1

A method for measur ing tenderness of cooked Brussels sprouts 8(1978)107

Field plots for the practical es t imat ion of potential yield 10(1979)309

The effect of indolebutyric acid and kinetin on shoot induction of cauliflower leaf cutt ings 11(1979)357 Rapid propagation of white cabbage by t issue culture 12(1980)99

Flowering of Brussels sprouts in response to low tempera ture t rea tment at different stages of growth 12(1980)221

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Changes in sucrose levels as an indicator of the marketable quality of cauliflowers exposed to freezing temperatures 14(1981)117

A hypothesis to explain the relationshi p between low-temperature treatment, gibberellin activity, curd initiation and maturity of cauliflower 15(1981)321

Effects of decapitation, defoliation and stern girdling on axillary bud development in Brussels sprouts 20(1983)45

Growth stages of Brassica crop protection purposes 24(1984)1

A method for evaluating bolting-resistance in Brassica species 24(1984)13

Brassicas, general Vegetable crops growing in China 17(1982)201

Bread fruit see Artocarpus altilis

B r e m i a lactucae Race-specific factors of resis tance to Bremia lactucae in the world a s so r tmen t of lettuce 22(1984)23

Broccoli see Brassica oleracea

Browning Calcium and m a g n e s i u m interact ions in browning of 'Golden Delicious' apples with bitter pit 23(1984)345

Browning, mechanism of Changes in the contents of phenolic substances , phenyla lanine ammonia- lyase (PAL) and tyrosine ammonia- lyase (TAL) accompanying chil l ing-injury of eggplant frui t 11(1979)51

Brussels sprout see Brassica oleracea

Bud abortion Vegetative and floral bud abortion in cucumber plants: hormonal and envi ronmenta l effects 9(1978)317

Bud break Effect of root temperature , rootstock and fertilization on bud-break, shoot growth and composit ion of 'Cabernet Sauvignon' grapevines 13(1980)339

Effects of benzyladenine on bud break of roses 24(1984)379

Bud-cut harvesting The effect of cutt ing carnat ions in the bud stage on quality and yield of flowers f rom a nu r se ry 20(1983)203

Bud initiation The appearance and development of buds on leaf cut t ings of Begonia x hiemalis in long and short days 12(1980)377

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Bud necrosis A review of e thylene effects in bulbous plants 4(1978)101

Bud number Cane and bud number effect on yield components of non-irr igated grapes cv. Taghoot i ' 7(1977)133

Bud opening Improvement of opening of cut gladioli flowers by pre t rea tment with h igh sugar concentrat ions 1(1973)357

The effect of exogenous growth regulators in opening t ight carnat ion buds 9(1978)155

Changes in amylase activity dur ing rose bud opening 16(1982)283

The effect of s imulated shipping-condit ions on subsequent bud opening of cut spray carnat ion flowers 22(1984)173

Bud opening of cut liatris flowers 23(1984)85

Bud protein tractions Comparison of protein fractions of citrus buds dur ing flower formation or its inhibit ion by gibberellins 1(1973)171

B u l b desiccation Effects of bulb desiccation and storage on the in vitro propagation of hyacin th 23(1984)353

B u l b development Effect of plant ing densi ty on the n u m b e r and weight of tulip daughter bulbs 1(1973)193

Bulb forcing Growth of the tulip shoot 1(1973)143

The prevention of "three-leaved plants" in the forcing of Iris x hollandica by early heat t rea tment of stored bulbs or by e thephon field spraying 2(1974)101

Principles for forcing tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, Easter lilies and Dutch irises 2(1974)313

An analysis of the growth of forced tulips. 1. Changes in plant f resh and dry weights during growth at two tempera tures 3(1975)309

An analysis of the growth of forced tulips. 2. Effects of low-temperature t r ea tments dur ing development on plant s t ructure at an thes is 3(1975)373

Influence of the env i ronment on growth and development of chives (Allium schoenoprasum L.). II. Breaking of the rest period and forcing 7(1977)213

Influence of the extent and durat ion of cold t r ea tment on the flowering behaviour, composit ion and metabolic activity of tulip bulbs 8(1978)279

Crocus-forcing in artificial light 15(1981)263

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Responses of potted tulips to novel growth- re tarding chemicals and interact ions with t ime of forcing 21(1983)73

The response of partly cooled tulips to vacuum infiltration with gibberellins 21(1983)159

Early forcing of narcissus: the effects of lifting date and stage of floral development at the s tar t of cooling 23(1984)269

Factors affecting the response of tulips to gibberellin 23(1984)379

Bulblet growth The effect of light and of explant orientation on the regenerat ion and subsequent growth of bulblets on Lilium longiflorum Thunb. bulb scale sections cultured in vitro 17(1982)129

Bulb metabolism Influence of the extent and durat ion of cold t r ea tment on the flowering behaviour, composition and metabolic activity of tulip bulbs 8(1978)279

Bulb production Plant densi ty in relation to tulip bulb growth 2(1974)69

Induction of bulbing of tulip shoots in vitro 20(1983)377

Bulblet-productivity of explants from scales, leaves, s tems and tepals of Lilium rubellum Baker 22(1984)391

The effect of defoliation on bulb production of tulip cultivar 'Apeldoorn' 24(1984)83

Effect of tempera ture on bulb growth capacity and sensitivity to s u m m e r sprouting in Lifium longiflorum Thunb. 25(1985)177

Bulb treatment Bulb-dip application of growth-regulat ing chemicals for inhibit ing s tem elongation of ' E n c h a n t m e n f and 'Harmony' lilies 8(1977)71

The influence of preplanting dips and postplant ing tempera tures on root growth and development of nonprecooled tulips, daffodils and hyac in ths 6(1977)157

Bulk bin design Comparisons of designs, depths and liners for orchard sorted bulk bins 3(1975)189

Bulk density Physical properties of nurse ry potting- mixtures 11(1979)1

Butcher's broom see Ruscus hypophyllum

B u x u s sempervirens win te r protection of container-grown nurse ry stock as affected by container design, hardening-off t ime and solar exposure 20(1983)275

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Cabbage, Chinese see Brassica campestris pekinensis

Cabbage, savoy see Brassica oleracea

Cabbage, spring see Brassica oleracea

Cabbage, white see Brassica oleracea

Calabrese see Brassica oleracea

Calceolar ia x herbeohybrida Flower formation of Calceolaria x herbeohybrida Voss 3(1975)45

Influence of tempera ture and day length after chilling and short-day period on the flowering of Calceolaria x herbeohybrida Voss 9(1978)71

Use of silver thiosulfate to prevent flower abscission from potted plants 19(1983)373

Calcium Nutritional requirements of roses grown in peat 1(1973)341

The role of calcium, boron and some divalent ions in leaf t ipburn of s t rawberry 2(1974)299

Flowering in pineapple as influenced by e thephon and its combinat ions with urea and calcium carbonate 3(1975)231

The influence of relative humidi ty and nutri t ion on leaf t ipburn of s t rawberry 3(1975)339

The effect of Ca and Mg t rea tments on the physiology, chemical composit ion and bitter- pit development of 'Cox's Orange' apples 5(1976)49

Sampling for mineral content in leaves of mango cultivar 'Dashehari' 5(1978)255

The relative effects of rootstocks and calcium sprays on the appearance of internal breakdown and superficial scald of 'Red Delicious' apples dur ing storage 9(1978)245

Calcium nutri t ion of apple trees: a review 12(1980)1

Calcium, potassium and magnesium nutrition and their interactions in 'Cox's Orange' apple trees 12(1980)153

Alleviative effects of calcium acetate on defoliation and fruit drop induced by 2- chloroethylphosphonic acid in citrus 12(1980)265

Tipburn of Chinese cabbage in relation to calcium nutrition and distribution 14(1981)131

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Effects of storage atmosphere, temperature and calcium on low-temperature injury of peach fruit 15(1981)145

Cellular image profile analysis of apples exhibiting corking disorders as related to calcium and potassium 18(1982)217

Inhibition of ripening of avocados with calcium 16(1982)323

Some effects of varied magnesium nutrition on the growth and composition of olive plants (cultivar 'Chondrolia Chalkidikis') 17(1982)33

The interaction of copper and zinc with calcium in apple fruit 17(1982)319

Effect of rates of Ca(OH)2 and ZnSO 4 on soluble zinc concentration of spray solution and absorption of esZn by sweet-orange leaves 18(1982/83)203

Bitter-pit incidence and changes in Ca 2+ content in apple after pes t -harves t dip in CaC12 or GA s 19(1983)295

Cation distr ibution and balance in apple fruit in relation to calcium t rea tments for bitter pit 19(1983)301

The relat ionship between leaf growth, calcium accumulat ion and distribution, and t ipburn development in field-grown but te rhead lettuce 21(1983)123

SO2-induced effects and their amelioration by Ca(OH)2 solution in Vigna sinensis plants 22(1984)47

Effects of night-time humidity and nutrient solution concentration on the calicum content of tomato fruit 22(1984)207

Calcium and magnesium interactions in browning of 'Golden Delicious' apples with bitter pit 23(1984)345

Calcium deficiency Calcium deficiency of 'Cox's Orange' apple trees dur ing the fruit growth period 12(1980)163 Callistemon c i t r inus Nutrit ion of container-grown Calllstemon citrinus and Hakea laurina 17(1982)159

Callose Reduced pollen tube growth and the presence of callose in the pistil of the male floral s tage of the avocado 7(1977)27

Callus culture Root induction in vitro of easy-to-root Prunus pseudocerasus and difficult-to-root Prunus avium 4(1976)49

Cont inuous propagation of tomato plants by m e a n s of callus cultures 4(1976)221

Vegetative propagat ion of Anthurium scherzerianum Schott th rough callus cul tures 4(1976)291

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Propagation of Lilium hybrids. II. Production of plantlets from bulb-scale callus cultures for increased propagation rates 5(1976)161

In vitro culture of cotyledon t issue of Castanea satJva Mill. 8(1978)243

Growth hormones and in vitro callus formation of papaya 8(1978)357

Callus and axillary-bud culture of Vitis vinifera 'Sylvaner Riesling" 9(1978)55

Shoot production from onion callus t issue cultures 9(1978)99

Plantiet regenerat ion from root callus of different Prunus species 12(1980)339

High-frequency somatic embryo production from unfertil ized ovules of grapes 13(1980)245

Callus formation Morphogenetic responses of Sa]piglossis sinuata L. leaf explants and callus 15(1981)53

Differentiation of plantlets in hybrid embryo callus of pinneapple 15(1981)235

Callus induction and culture of Rosa 17(1982)361

C a l l u s g r o w t h Increased haploid production in Smntpaulia ionantha by an the r culture 17(1982)137

Plantlet regenerat ion and stability from callus cultures of Freesia x hybrida Bailey cultivar 'Royal' 17(1982)153

Cambium Compatibility in Prunus avium/Prunus cerasus grafts dur ing initial phase. II. Reduction of cell numbe r and peroxidases in the rootstock cambium 21(1983)225

Camel l ia sp. Effect of manua l pinching, pott ing-on and cytokinins on branching and flowering of Camellia, Rhododendron and Rosa 23(1984)75

C a m p a n u l a i sophy l la The effect of light and CO 2 on the carbohydrates in stock plants and cutt ings of Campanula isophylla Moretti 5(1976)353

Effect of light, t empera ture and CO 2 on the growth of Campanula isophylla stock plants and on the subsequent growth and development of their cut t ings 5(1977)129

Cane characters Segregation of cane characters in F 1 populations of crosses of grape cultivars 6(1977)207

Cane number Cane and bud n u m b e r effect on yield components of non-irr igated grapes cv. ~'aghooti ' 7(1977)133

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Cane renewal The effect of low temperature on yield and renewal cane production in relation to carbohydrate levels in roses 14(1981)69

Canker see Nectria galligena

Canning-behaviour Studies on canning-qualities of tomato 14(1981)299

Canning quality Studies on the accumulation of nitrate in tomato fruit for canning 3(1975)109

Canopy development The effect of container shape on the development of roots and canopy of woody plants 12(1980)183

The effect of container size and aeration conditions on growth of roots and canopy of woody plants 12(1980)385

Canopy wetting Effect of different soil moisture regimes and canopy wetting on 'Baccara' roses 5(1970)277

Capsicum annuum Vegetable production and research in tropical Africa 2(1974)199

The effects of pre-harvest dehydration on the composition of once-over harvested sweet paprika 3(1975)143

Effect of stage of ripening and ethephon treatment on color content of paprika pepper 3(1975)239

Leaf stomatal resistance, ethylene evolution and ABA levels as influenced by (2- chloroethyl) phosphonic acid 8(1978)101

Growth, sex expression, pollen germination and yield in pepper as affected by chlorflurenol 9(1978)15

Histochemical survey of cell-wall polysaccharides of selected fruits 10(1979)141

Effect of NaC1 on growth, ion composition and ascorbic acid concentrations of capsicum fruit 12(1980)211

Dormancy in peppers 14(1981)19

GibbereUic acid as an androecide for bell pepper 15(1981)17

Relationship between position and morphogenetic response of pepper hypocotyl explants cultured in vitro 15(1981)207

Effects of different diurnal temperature combinations on fruit set of sweet pepper 17(1982)101

Heritability of field resistance to bacterial leaf spot disease in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) 17(1982)301

A new form of genetic female sterility in Capsicum annuum L. 18(1982/83)25

The genetics of non-virus vein-banding in aromatic pepper Capsicum annuum L. 22(1984)201

Hybrid vigour and gene action of two qualitative traits of flavour peppers in Nigeria 22(1984)321

Temperature effects on male fertility and flower and fruit development in Capsicum annuum L. 25(1985)117

Capsicum chacoense Dormancy in peppers 14(1981)19

Capsicum frutescens Vegetable production and research in tropical Africa 2(1974)199

Emergence and seedling growth of pepper as influenced by coil compaction, nutrient status and moisture regime 9(1978)329

Dormancy in peppers 14(1981)19

Capsicum mierocarpum Dormancy in peppers 14(1981)19

Capsicum spp. Sunscald damage in attached and detached pepper and cucumber fruits at various stages of maturity 19(1983)9

Carbohydrate cycling Carbohydrate cycling in relation to shoot growth, floral initiation and development and yield in the avocado 25(1985)99

Carbohydrate metabolism Effect of precooling at 5 or - 1°C on shoot growth, flowering and carbohydrate metabolism in tulip bulbs 10(1979)187

Carbohydrates Seasonal trends in nitrogen and carbohydrate contents of 'Banati' pomegranate leaves 3(1975)247

The effect of light and CO 2 on the carbohydrates in stock plants and cuttings of Campanula isophyIla Moretti 5(1976)353

Biochemical changes associated with floral malformation in mango 6(1977)37

Watercore in Japanese pear. III. Changes in the activities of some enzymes relating to the degradation of cell walls and the accumulation of sugar 6(1977)45

Chlormequat (CCC) induced enhancement of flowering in carnation in relation to changes in carbohydrate metabolism 6(1977)241

The aptitude of roots of Witloof chicory for chicon production studied by their carbohydrate composition 13(1980)125

Changes in amylase activity, starch and sugars contents in mango fruit pulp 13(1980)155

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A comparative study of sorbitol and related carbohydrates in standard and spur 'McIntosh' apple 13(1980)221

Starch depletion and anatomical changes during the rooting of Castanea sativa Mill. cuttings 13(1980)261

The effect of low temperature on yield and renewal cane production in relation to carbohydrate levels in roses 14(1981)89

Seasonal carbohydrate changes in two sweet orange varieties of the navel group 24(1984)143

Carbon The use of high energy carbon sources in rapidly prepared mushroom composts 7(1977)197

Carbon dioxide The influence of light intensity, t empera ture and carbon dioxide concentrat ion on an thocyanin content and blueing of 'Baccara' roses 1(1973)157

CO 2 en r i chmen t of s t rawberry and cucumber plants grown in unhea ted g reenhouses in Israel 5(1976)33

The effect of light and CO 2 on the carbohydrates in stock plants and cut t ings of Campanula isophylla Moretti 5(1976)353

Effect of light, t empera ture and CO 2 on the growth of Campanula isophylla stock plants and on the subsequent growth and development of their cut t ings 8(1977)129

Influence of oxygen, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide levels on decay of head lettuce after harves t 9(1978)207

The response of rose plants to evaporative cooling: p lant water s ta tus and CO 2 fixation 11(1979)191

Effects of storage a tmosphere , t empera ture and calcium on low-temperature in jury of peach fruit 15(1981)145

Effects of various gaseous compounds and respiratory inhibitors on breaking dormancy of freesia corms 15{1981)373

Increases in e thylene and carbon dioxide production by Tulipa gesneriana L. 'Prominence ' after completion of the cold- requ i rement 16(1982)77

The influence of i rradiance and external CO 2- concentrat ion on photosynthes i s of different tomato genotypes 16(1982)117

Control led-atmosphere s torage of kiwifruit. I. Effect on fruit f i rmness and storage life 17(1982)113

Ant i t ransp i ran t effects on transpirat ion, ne t CO 2 exchange rate and water -use efficiency of azalea 19(1983)125

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Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment. V. Effect of CO 2, 02 and light on net photosynthet ic rate in Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat 19(1983)133

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment . VI. Effect of CO 2 and artificial light on growth of Chrysanthemum mori£olium Ramat 19(1983)141

Effect of CO 2 en r i chmen t on photosynthesis , growth and yield of tomato 20(1983)1

Fruit quality and respiration of 'McIntosh' apples in response to ethylene, very low oxygen and carbon dioxide storage a tmospheres 20(1983)71

Relative 14CO2 fixation by leaves and fruits, and translocation of *4C-sucrose in mango 22(1984)121

Variations among physiological, morphological and biochemical characteristics of evergreen azalea (Rhododendron simsii Planch.) cultivars 22(1984)147

Light responses of photosynthes is and t ranspirat ion of two tomato cultivars under ambient and altered CO 2 and 02 23(1984)119

A simulat ion s tudy on CO 2 concentrat ion in protected cultivation 23(1984)217

CO 2 en r i chmen t of greenhouse tomatoes us ing a closed-loop heat storage: effects of cultivar and ni t rogen 24(1984)21

Carica p a p a y a Effect of different t empera tures on the storage of papaya fruits and respirational activity dur ing storage 3(1975)173

Sex determinat ion in vegetative seedlings of Carica papaya by phenolic tes ts 4(1976)33

Growth hormones and in vitro callus formation of papaya 8(1978)357

Storage conditions and r ipening of papaya 'Bentong' and ~raiping ~ 9(1978)265

In vitro growth of Carica papaya L. cotyledons 19(1983)287

Carnation see Dianthus caryophyllus

Carotenoids Effects of e thephon and 2,4,5-T on fruit size, r ind p igments and al ternate bearing of 'Imperial ' manda r in 5(1976)315

Changes in r ipening-parameters and pigments of the Chinese gooseberry (kiwi) dur ing r ipening and storage 18(1982/83)65

Chlorophyll and carotenoid p igments in Ribes fruits 18(1982/83)131

Effects of selected insecticides and herbicides on the carotene content of s u m m e r carrots 19(1983)33

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Maturat ion and r ipening of three Berberis species from different al t i tudes 19(1983)91

The carotenoid p igments of the date 20(1983)251

Effect of high tempera ture on quality of processing-tomatoes of various genotypes r ipened off the vine 23(1984)323

Effect of h igh tempera ture on quality of processing-tomatoes of various genotypes r ipened on the vine 24(1984)33

Changes in chlorophyll and carotenoid p igments in the peel of "Triumph' pe r s immon (Diospyros kaki L.) induced by pre-harves t gibberellin (GA~) t r ea tment 24(1984)305

Carrot see Daucus carota

Carya i l l i n o e n s i s Chronological sequence of p igment development in the kernels of pecan cultivar 'S tuarf 6(1977)213

Pecan nu t germinat ion - a review for the nurse ry indus t ry 8(1978)1

Factors affecting injection rate for pressure t runk injection of pecan trees 14(1981)323

The development of 'Delmas' pecan fruit, with special reference to growth phases and changes of lipids and potass ium 24(1984)323

Carya pecan Effect of durat ion of af ter-r ipening and gibberellic acid on germinat ion of seeds and growth of seedlings of pecan in Egypt 3(1975)217

The rest period of pecan in Egypt 3(1975)367

Cashew see Anacardium occidentale

Casing l a y e r Influence of the depth of the casing layer and the harves t ing t ime on changes of the water content of the casing layer and the subst ra te caused by the first f lush of mush rooms 21(1983)9

Castanea sativa In vitro culture of cotyledon t issue of Castanea sativa Mill. 6(1978)243

Starch depletion and anatomical changes dur ing the rooting of Castanea sativa Mill. cutt ings 13(1980)281

Castanea satJva plantlets proliferated from axillary buds cultivated in vitro 18(1982/83)343

Cauliflower see Brassica oleracea

C e l e r y see Apium graveolens

see Apiumgraveolens

C e l l u l a r malformation Anomalous characteristics of cellular structure related to corking in apples 19(1983)113

Cellulase Chemical thinning of 'Satsuma' mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.) frui t by 1- naphthaleneacet ic acid: role of e thylene and ceUulase 4(1976)167

Reducing preharves t drop of ~remple' orange fruits by 2,4-D - Role of cellulase in the calyx abscission zone 7(1977)237

Cel l wa l l Cell wall development in the berries of two grapevines 20(1983)169

Cell wall degradation Watercore in Japanese pear. III. Changes in the activities of some enzymes relating to the degradation of cell walls and the accumulat ion of sugar 6(1977)45

Cell wall polysaccharides Histochemical survey of cell-wall polysaccharides of selected fruits 10(1979)141

Ce l l wa l l rigidity Chill ing-injury in cucumber fruits. III. Dynamic changes of osmotic quanti t ies and the importance of cell wall rigidity 6(1977)311

Chill ing-injury in cucumber fruits. IV. The analogy between osmotic-stress injury and chill ing-injury 6(1977)323

Chill ing-injury in cucumbers . V. Polysaccharide changes in cell walls 8(1976)219

Celosla argentea Response to tempera ture of Celosia argentea 15(1981)215

Response to water s t ress of Ce]osia argentea andCorchorus olitorius in controlled envi ronments 22(1984)163

Chaetomium globosum An investigation into the selective na ture of mushroom compost 19(1983)55

Chamelaucium uncinatum Environmental and chemical control of growth and flowering of Chamelaueium uncinatum Schauer 25(1985)287

Chemotaxonomy Characterization of Rhododendron simsii Planch. cultivars by flavonoid and isoenzyme markers 11(1979)175

C h e r r y , l a u r e l see Prunus laurocerasus

C h e r r y , sour see Prunus cerasus, P. fruticosa

C h e r r y , sweet see Prunus avium

Chestnut see Castanea sativa

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Chicon production The aptitude of roots of Witloof chicory for chicon production studied by their carbohydrate composition 13(1980)125

Chicory see Cichorium intybus

Chikale see Brassica campestris

Chilling Effect of chilling on runner formation and flower initiation in the everbearing strawberry 17(1982)43

Chilling in jury The effect of various environmental factors on flowering of gladiolus. III. Temperature and moisture 4(1976)147

The effect of storage temperature on quality and decay percentage on 'Pairi' and ~Faimou~ mango fruits 5(1976)65

Chilling-injury in cucumber fruits. I. Effects of storage temperature on symptoms and physiological changes 6(1977)185

Chilling-injury in cucumber fruits. II. Chemical analyses of leakage substances and anatomical observation of 6(1977)199

Chilling-injury in cucumber fruits. III. Dynamic changes of osmotic quantities and the importance of cell wall rigidity 6(1977)311

Chilling-injury in cucumber fruits. IV. The analogy between osmotic-stress injury and chilling-injury 6(1977)323

Physiological and biochemical studies on chilling-injury of banana 7(1977)373

Studies on keeping-quality of vegetables and fruits. III. Changes in sugar and organic acid contents accompanying the chilling-injury of eggplant fruits 8(1978)19

Chilling-injury in cucumbers. V. Polysaccharide changes in cell walls 8(1978)219

Chilling-injury in cucumber fruits. VI. The mechanism of pectin de-methyiation 9(1978)215

Effect of nitrogen form and rate on appearance and cold acclimation of three container-grown woody ornamentals 10(1979)231

Changes in the contents of phenolic substances, phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) and tyrosine ammonia-lyase (TAL) accompanying chilling-injury of eggplant fruit 11(1979)51

The effect of micro-organisms on susceptibility to freezing-damage in petals of cut rose flowers 11(1979)75

A cryoprotectant effect of the dodecyl ether of polyethylene glycol (DEPEG) on flowering bleckcurrant bushes 13(1980)267

Effects of chilling on the formation of secondary growing-centres in flowers of the glasshouse carnation 13(1980)371

Changes in sucrose levels as an indicator of the marketable quality of cauliflowers exposed to freezing temperatures 14(1981)117

Improvement in quality and storage of 'Alphonso' mangoes by cold adaptation 19(1983)257

Importance of water loss in the chilling injury of grapefruit stored at low temperature 23(1984)261

Reduction in chilling injury to stored grapefruit (Citrus paradisi Macf.) by vegetable oils 24(1984)53

Post-harvest physiology and storage behaviour of pomegranate fruits 24(1984)287

Alleviation of internal breakdown of nectarines during cold storage by intermittent warming 25(1985)241

A comparison of the response of different citrus fruit cultivars to storage temperature 25(1985)271

Chive see Allium schoenoprasum

Chlor ide accumulation Chloride accumulation in different species of grapevine 7(1977)249

Chlorophyll Color and variations in color intensity of fruit of eggplant cultivars 4(1976)191

Effects of ethephon and 2,4,5-T on fruit size, rind pigments and alternate bearing of 'Imperial' mandarin 5(1976)315

Control of chlorophyll formation and sprouting of tubers by oil dipping in five potato cultivars of Pakistan 10(1979)331

Preferential degradation of chlorophyll b in ethylene-treated fruits of 'Satsuma' mandarin 11(1979)253

Changes in ripening-parameters and pigments of the Chinese gooseberry (kiwi) during ripening and storage 16(1982/83)65

Chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments in R/bes fruits 18(1982/83)131

Maturat ion and ripening of three Berberis species from different altitudes 19(1983)91

Novel organized growth and somatic variation of Nicotiana bonariensis protoplast-derived colonies: transmission to regenerated plants 21(1983)359

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Changes in chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments in the peel of "rriumph' persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.) induced by pre-harvest gibberellin (GA3) treatment 24(1984)305

Chlorophyllase a c t i v i t y Ethylene-enhanced chlorophyUase activity dur ing degreening of Citrus unshiu Marc. 8(1978)129

Chloroplasts Tomato chloroplast photochemical sensit ivity to metr ibuzin 17(1982)9

Chlorosis Response of iron-deficient citrus trees to foliar iron sprays with a low-surface-tension surfac tant 150981)227

The effect of various iron-containing fertilizers on growth and propagation of Gladiolus Krandiflorus 18(1982/83)169

Chlorosis in heal thy and viroid-infected plants exposed to the s team additive diethylaminoethanol 19(1983)1

The effect of sprinkler and drip irrigation on l ime-induced chlorosis of citrus 22(1984)249

Cholsya t e r n a t a Nutrit ion of five species of container-grown acacia, boronia, choisya and eucalyptus 14(1981)55

Chromones The effect of vernalization on growth and chromone pat tern of the medicinal Ammi visnaga L. 7(1977)107

Chrysanthemum see Chrysanthemum morifolium

Chrysanthemum m o r i f o l i u m Vegetative propagation of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ram. in vitro 3(1975)317

The effects of some chemical t rea tments on leaf water conductance of cut, flowering s tems of Chrysanthemum mori£olium 6(1977)167

Rooting of c h r y s a n t h e m u m cuttings. Influence of irradiance during stock plant growth and of decapitation and disbudding of cutt ings 7(1977)171

The responses of early-flowering c h r y s a n t h e m u m s to daylength 7(1977)277

Chemical "pinching" of pot c h r y s a n t h e m u m s with 2,3-dihydro-5, 6-diphenyl-l ,4-oxathi in 8(1978)81

Response of the c h r y s a n t h e m u m to soil heat ing 13(1980)67

Flower initiation of c h r y s a n t h e m u m seedlings grown cont inuously in short days at four levels of irradiance 14(1981)277

Stock plant irradiation and rooting of c h r y s a n t h e m u m cutt ings in light or dark 15(1981)245

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to e n v i r o n m e n t I. Exper imental techniques 16(1982)39

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to e n v i r o n m e n t II. The effect of soil tempera ture on Chrysanthemum morifoliurn Ramat 16(1982)47

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment Ill. Design and function of a growth chamber prototype 16(1982)57

Leaching-losses of ni t rogen from pot c h r y s a n t h e m u m s with controlled-release or liquid fertilization 17(1982)145

Effect of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae on growth of Chrysanthemum mori£olium Ramat 17(1982)265

Effect of day and night temperature during long photoperiods on the vegetative growth and flowering of Chrysanthemum mori£olium Ramat 17(1982)271

Effect of triacontanol on production and quality of flowers of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat 18(1982/83)87

Chlorosis in heal thy and viroid-infected plants exposed to the s team additive die thylaminoethanol 19(1983)1

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment . V. Effect of CO 2, 02 and light on ne t photosynthet ic rate in Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat 19(1983)133

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment . VI. Effect of CO 2 and artificial light on growth of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat 19(1983)141

Flowering, vegetative growth and mineral nutr i t ion of pot c h r y s a n t h e m u m s in sawdust and peat-IRe media 21(1983)189

The response of protected tomatoes and c h r y s a n t h e m u m s to radiant heat ing 21(1983)329

Effect of day and night temperatures during short photoperiods on growth and flowering of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat 22(1984)373

Speed of flower induction in Ch rysan themum morifolium depends on cultivar and tempera ture 23(1984)287

Use of humidi ty tents and ant i t ranspi rants in the acclimatization of t issue-cul tured plants to the greenhouse 23(1984)803

Comparison of a new triazole re ta rdant paclobutrazol (PP 333) with aneymidol, chlorphonium chloride, daminozide and piproctanyl bromide, on s tem extension and inflorescence development in Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat 24(1984)349

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Chrysanthemum x m o r i f o l i u m Pre-plant t r ea tment of Chrysanthemum x morifoiium with growth re tardants 23(1984)279

C i e b o r i u m intybus The apti tude of roots of Witloof chicory for chicon production s tudied by their carbohydrate composit ion 13(1980)125

Citrange see Citrus sinensis x P. tri£oliata, Poncirus ~i£oliata x C. sinensis

C i t r i c u l t u r e The use of growth regulators in citriculture; a review 11(1979)151

Citru l lus l a n a t u s Sex expression in watermelon as affected by photoperiod and temperature 5(1976)339

In vitro propagation of watermelon 11(1979)223

Citrus auran t i i fo l ia Micro-grafting shoot-tip culture of citrus on three trifoliate rootstocks 23(1984)255

Citrus aurantium The effect of sprinkler and drip irrigation on l ime-induced chlorosis of ci trus 22(19841249

Effect of rootstocks on the leaf mineral content of citrus 23(1984)163

Citrus, general Improved methods for demons t ra t ion of the isolated epidermis of ci trus fruit, for use in development and disorder s tudies of the peel 12(1980)347 Citrus g r a n d i s Micro-grafting shOot-tip culture of citrus on three trifoliate rootstocks 23(1984)255

Importance of water loss in the chilling injury of grapefruit stored at low temperature 23(1984)261 Citrus j a m b h i r i Influence of rootstocks on the leaf nut r ien t composit ion of two scion cultivars of manda r i n 16(1982)163

Evaluation of rough lemon s t ra ins and other rootstocks against greening-disease of ci trus 18(1982/83)71

Allelopathy in ci trus orchards 20(1983)361

Effect of rootstocks on the leaf mineral content of citrus 23(1984)163

Citrus leaf-miner Comparat ive biology of citrus leaf-miner on different ci trus rootstocks and wild hosts 15(1981)223

Citrus limon Ultrastructural observat ion of lemon fruit abscission 4(1976)235

Effects of gibberellic acid and cycocel on colouring and sizing of lemon 12(1980)177

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Guazatine control of sour rot in lemons, oranges and tangors under various storage conditions 14(1981)245

Effects of high-humidity storage on quality, decay and storage life in cherry, lemon and peach fruits 23(1984)181

A comparison of the response of different citrus fruit cultivars to storage temperature 25(1985)271

Citrus l i m o n i a Nitrogen accumulation induced by phosphorus deficiency in citrus plants 1(1973)251

Storage capability at different temperatures of lemons grown in Israel 9(1978)251

Development of lemon fruits originating at different blossom dates around the year 15(1981)23

Influence of rOotstocks on the leaf nutrient composition of two scion cultivars of mandarin 16(1982)163

Effect of rootstocks on the leaf mineral content of citrus 23(1984)163

Citrus macroph¥11a Acclimation of citrus to water stress 20(1983)267

Citrus nob i l i s Changes in activity of polyamine biosynthetic enzymes and in polyamine contents in developing fruit t issues of 'Murcott' mandar in 22(1984)359

Citrus 'Ortanique' The influence of cross-pollination and girdling on fruit set and seed content of citrus 'Ortanique' 2(1974)285

Citrus p a r a d i s i Nitrogen accumulation induced by phosphorus deficiency in citrus plants 1(1973)251

Asymmetric growth of citrus fruit peel induced by localized application of gibberellins in lanolin pastes 21(1983)29

The effect of sprinkler and drip irrigation on lime-induced chlorosis of citrus 22(1984)249

Growth regulator and low-volume irrigation effects on grapefruit quality and fruit-drop 23(1984)35

Reduction in chilling injury to stored grapefruit (Citrus paradisi Macf.) by vegetable oils 24(1984)53

Pollination effects on fruit production of 'Star Ruby' grapefruit (Citrus psradisi Macf.) 25(1985)71

A comparison of the response of different citrus fruit cultivars to storage tempera ture 25(1985)271

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Citrus reshni Effect of rootstocks on the leaf mineral content of citrus 23(1984)163

Citrus reticulata Effects of ethephon and 2,4,5-T on fruit size, rind pigments and alternate bearing of 'Imperial' mandarin 5(1976)315

Increasing yields of 'Topaz' mandarin by gibberellin and girdling in the presence of 'Minneola' pollinizers 7(1977)389

The influence of gibberellic acid, 2,4- dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and 6- benzylaminopurine on fruit-set of Clementine mandarin 10(1979)285

Influence of gibberellic acid on early fruit development, diffusible growth substances and content of macronutrients in seedless Clementine mandarin 11(1979)337

Alleviative effects of calcium acetate on defoliation and fruit drop induced by 2- chloroethylphosphonic acid in citrus 12(1980)265

Effect of nutrient sprays on granulation and fruit quality of 'Dancy tangerine' mandarin 14(1981)235

Guazatine control of sour rot in lemons, oranges and tangors under various storage conditions 14(1981)245

Effect of GA 3, Planofix (NAA) and Ethrel on granulation and fruit quality in 'Kaula' mandarin 14(1981)315

Influence of rootstocks on the leaf nutrient composition of two scion cultivars of mandarin 16(1982)163 Asymmetric growth of citrus fruit peel induced by localized application of gibberellins in lanolin pastes 21(1983)29

Fruit set and development in seeded and seedless Clementine mandarin 22(1984)113

Endogenous plant growth substances content in young fruits of seeded and seedless Clementine mandarin as related to fruit set and development 22(1984)265

Ethephon as a fruit thinning agent for 'Murcott" mandarins 24(1984)135

Citrus sinensis Comparison of protein fractions of citrus buds during flower formation or its inhibition by gibberellins 1(1973)171

Screening of chemicals to regulate yield of Citrus sinensis 4(1976)55

Rind blemish of citrus. I. Initiation and development 4(1976)317

Rind blemish of citrus. II. Structure and ultrastructure 4(1976)329

Response of 'Navel' orange trees to skirting 5(1976)59

Review on water and crop quality 5(1976)193

Growth-abscission relationships in developing orange fruit 9(1978)137

Mineral composition of leaves in relation to degree of granulation in sweet orange 9(1978)357

A method for aseptic culture of bud explants from citrus trees 10(1979)357

Effect of ethylene-releasing compounds on oleocellosis in ~Arashington ' navel oranges 11(1979)61

Improvement of internal color of oranges stored in oxygen-enriched atmospheres 13(1980)331

Guazatine control of sour rot in lemons, oranges and tangors under various storage conditions 14(1981)245

Cytokinins citrus. I. Fluctuations in the leaves during seasonal and developmental changes 16(1982)9

Cytokinins in citrus. II. Fluctuations during growth in juvenile and adult plants 17(1982)247

Gibberellic acid and fruit set in sweet orange 17(1982)257

The influence of flowering intensity on the shedding of reproductive structures in sweet orange 17(1982}343

Empirical evidence of the main factors affecting orange yields in the Mediterranean area 18(1982/83)119

Effect of rates of Ca(OH)2 and ZnSO 4 on soluble zinc concentration of spray solution and absorption of 85Zn by sweet-orange leaves 18(1982/83)263

An evaluation of the interaction between interstocks and rootstocks on the yield and tree size of 'Valencia' orange 19(1983)229

Antagonism of micronutrient cations on sweet orange leaves 20(1983)259

Asymmetric growth of citrus fruit peel induced by localized application of gibberellins in lanolin pastes 21(1983)29

The effect of sprinkler and drip irrigation on lime-induced chlorosis of citrus 22(1984)249

In vitro propagation of 'Troyer' citrange from epicotyl segments 23(1984)159

Effect of rootstocks on the leaf mineral content of citrus 23(1984)163

Seasonal trends in hydraulic conductance of field-grown 'Valencia' orange trees 23(1984)169

Micro-grafting shoot-tip culture of citrus on three trifoliate rootstocks 23(1984)255

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Seasonal carbohydrate changes in two sweet orange varieties of the navel group 24(1984)143

Pollination effects on fruit production of 'Star Ruby' grapefruit (Citrus paradisi Macf.) 25(1985)71

A comparison of the response of different citrus frui t cultivars to storage tempera ture 25(1985)271

Citrus s inens i s x P. trifoliata An evaluat ion of the interaction between interstocks and rootstocks on the yield and tree size of ~'alencia ' orange 19(1983)229

Citrus spp. Comparative biology of citrus leaf-miner on different ci trus rootstocks and wild hosts 15(1981)223

Response of iron-deficient ci trus t rees to foliar i ron sprays with a low-surface-tension s u d a c t a n t 15(1981)227

A simplified tes t for benomyl in citrus dip suspens ions 17(1982)241

In vitro plantlet formation from Citrus species and hybrids 17(1982)333

Citrus temple Fur ther s tudies on the reduction of seeds in manda r in s by NAA sprays 4(1976)229

Reducing preharves t drop of "temple' orange fruits by 2,4-D - Role of cellulase in the calyx abscission zone 7(1977)237

Citrus unshiu Chemical th inn ing of 'Sa tsuma ' manda r i n (Citrus unshiu Marc.) frui t by 1- naphthaleneacet ic acid: role of e thylene and cellulase 4(1976)167

Ethylene-enhanced chlorophyilase activity dur ing degreening of Citrus unshiu Marc. 8(1978)129

Preferential degradation of chlorophyll b in e thylene- t reated fruits of 'Sa tsuma ' manda r in 11(1979)253

Citrus x nobi l is The influence of cross-pollination and girdling on fruit set and seed content of citrus 'Ortanique' 2(1974)285

Further studies on the reduction of seeds in mandarins by NAA sprays 4(1976)229

Clerodendrum thomsonae The effect of day length, source of light and growth regulators on growth and flowering of Cierodendrum thomsonae Balf 1(1973)1

Climate An es t imate of the ne t difference in yield of apple orchards in nor thern and in sou thern Europe attr ibutable to climate differences; with notes upon the economic significance of superiori ty in yield 1(1973)43

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The effect of flat plastic film covering on the development of lettuce in two places with different ecological condit ions 2(1974)123

Production variability in apple crops. II. The long-term behaviour of the English crop 8(1978)325

Flowering-pattern, fruit growth and color development of eggplant dur ing the cool season in a subtropical climate 11(1979)217

A technique for s tudying the association between components of the weather and horticultural parameters 16(1982)101

Climate control Dynamic climate control; an optimization s tudy for ear l iness of cucumber production 23(1934)137

Cienai propagation Evaluation of sources of propagat ing-mater ia l for sweet-potato production 16(1982)1

Cluster size Effects of floral position and cluster size on fruit development in eggplant 19(1983)19

Cockscomb see Celosia argentea

Codiaeum sp . Long-term storage of foliage plants 24(1984)331

Co[lea arabica Leaf s tomatal resistance, e thylene evolution and ABA levels as influenced by (2- chloroethyl) phosphonic acid 8(1978)101

Coffee see Co£fea arabica

Cold hardiness Effects of t ime and rate of nu t r ien t application on foliar nu t r ien t concentrat ion and cold hard iness in Viburnum species 13(1980)271

Effects of irradiance on nut r ien t uptake, growth and cold hard iness of Viburnum opu]us L. 'Nanum' 13(1980)391

Cold requirement Effects of shor tening the matur i ty period on harves t ing costs of a u t u m n cauliflowers 2(1974)83

Flower formation of Calceolaria x herbeohybrida Voss 3(1975)45

An analysis of the growth of forced tulips. 2. Effects of low-temperature t rea tments dur ing development on plant s t ructure at an thes is 3(1975)373

Subst i tut ion of the cold requ i rement of tulip cv. 'Apeldoorn' by GA 3 4(1976)117

The effect of chilling on the te rminat ion of res t and flower bud development of the Chinese gooseberry 4(1976)175

Artificial cold t reatment , gibberellin application and flowering response of kohlrabi

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(Brassica oleracea L. var. gongylodes L.) 4(1976)367

The effect of gibberellic acid on sprout ing and flowering of some tulip cultivars 4(1976)387

The cold requi rement of tulip cultivars 7(1977)383

The interaction of a dormancy-breaking cold t reatment , ancymidol, and e thephon in relation to s tem elongation and flower production of Lilium eultivars 8(1978)57

Influence of the extent and durat ion of cold t r ea tment on the flowering behaviour, composit ion and metabolic activity of tulip bulbs 8(1978)279

Fertilization of special precooled (5°C) tulips for cut-flower forcing 9(1978)167

Effect of precooling at 5 or - I°C on shoot growth, flowering and carbohydrate metabolism in tulip bulbs i0(1979)187

Flowering of Brussels sprouts in response to low temperature treatment at different stages of growth 12(1980)221

A hypothesis to explain the relationship between low-temperature treatment, gihherellin activity, curd initiation and maturity of cauliflower 15(1981)321

Increases in ethylene and carbon dioxide production by Tulipa gesneriana L. 'Prominence ' after completion of the cold- requi rement 16(1982)77

Responses of Alstroemeria 'Regina' to tempera ture t rea tments prior to flower- inducing tempera tures 17(1982)383

The effect of durat ion of cold t rea tment on growth and flowering of liatris 18(1982/83)153

The effect of GA3-application on growth and flowering of liatris 19(1983)343

The response of partly cooled tulips to vacuum infiltration with gibberellins 21(1983)159

Factors affecting the response of tulips to gibberellin 23(1984)379

Effect of plant age and tempera ture on bolting in Chinese cabbage 25(1985)217

Co ld resistance A cryoprotectant effect of the dodecyl e ther of polyethylene glycol (DEPEG) on flowering blackcurrant bushes 13(1980)267

Colocasia antiquorum The relation between method of propagation, plant densi ty and growth, mineral uptake and yield of dasheen (CoIocasia antiquorum, Schott.) 4(1976)15

Coloc,~sia sp . Chemical composition of n ine edible aroid cultivars of Bangladesh 10(1979)127

Colour The effects of pre-harves t dehydrat ion on the composition of once-over harvested sweet paprika 3(1975)143

Effect of stage of r ipening and e thephon t rea tment on color content of paprika pepper 3(1975)239

Color and variations in color intensi ty of fruit of eggplant cultivars 4(1976)191

Improvement of internal color of oranges stored in oxygen-enriched a tmospheres 13(1980)331

Colour development Flowering-pattern, fruit growth and color development of eggplant dur ing the cool season in a subtropical climate 11(1979)217

Compatibility Performance and compatibility of 'Muscat Gordo Blanco' grape on eight rootstocks 16(1982)367

Compost Physical properties of media for container- grown crops. I. New Zealand peats and wood wastes 10(1979)317

Physical properties of media for container- grown crops. II. Peat mixes 10(1979)325

Compost, mushroom Cropping of mush rooms on shallow layers of compost 1(1973)331

The importance of thermophil ic bacteria in mush room compost fermentat ion 2(1974)249

Rapid preparat ion of composts suitable for the production of the cultivated mush room 5(1976)23

The use of high energy carbon sources in rapidly prepared mushroom composts 7(1977)197

Oxygen measuremen t s in a mushroom compost stack 8(1978)315

Effect of the duration of composting on the amoun t of compost produced and the yield of mush rooms 12(1980)351

Relation between the initial ni t rogen content of mushroom compost and the durat ion of composting 15(1981)9

Effect of spawn strain and available substrate on the relative yield of m u s h r o o m s in successive f lushes 17(1982)217

Some factors involved in Phase II of mushroom compost preparat ion 17(1982)223

An investigation into the selective na ture of mush room compost 19(1983)55

The formulation of mixtures suitable for economic, short-durat ion mush room composts 19(1983)65

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The effect of insulated covers on m u s h r o o m compost-s tack t empera tu res 20(1983)53

The significance of thermophil ic fungi in m u s h r o o m compost preparat ion 20(1983)61

C o m p o s t s e l e c t i v i t y An investigation into the selective na ture of m u s h r o o m compost 19(1983)55

C o n i f e r s Rapid vegetative propagation of conifers 14(1981)347

Container design The effect of container shape on the development of roots and canopy of woody plants 12(1980)183

The effect of container size and aerat ion conditions on growth of roots and canopy of woody plants 12(1980)385

Winter protection of conta iner-grown nu r se ry stock as affected by conta iner design, hardening-off t ime and solar exposure 20(1983)275

Copper Heavy metals and their neutral izat ion related to o rnamenta l s 11(1979)291

The interaction of copper and zinc with calcium in apple fruit 17(1982)319

C o p p e r deficiency Effects of copper deficiency and l iming on the yield, quali ty and copper s ta tus of tomatoes, lettuce and cucumbers grown in peat 9(1978)199

C op r in u s sp. Effect of the durat ion of compost ing on the amoun t of compost produced and the yield of mushrooms 12(1980)351

Corcborus o l i tor ins Quality and composit ional changes in Corchorus ofitorius as influenced by N fertilization and post -harves t handl ing 21(1983)1

Response to water s t ress of Celosia argentea andCorchorus olitorius in controlled env i ronments 22(1984)163

Corking Cellular image profile analysis of apples exhibi t ing corking disorders as related to calcium and potass ium 16(1982)217

Cork spot Anomalous characteristics of cellular structure related to corking in apples 19(1983)113

Corn see Zea mays

C o m u s alba The photoperiodic control of rooting, growth and dormancy in Comus alba L. 5(1978)127

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Cotoneaster see Cotoneaster dammeri

Cotoneaster d a m m e r i Effect of nitrogen form and rate on elemental content and growth of pyracantha, cotoneaster and weigela 13(1980)173

Fertilization of cotoneaster in a pinebark medium 18(1982/83)185

Cotoneaster d ivar i ea tus Effect of nitrogen form and rate on appearance and cold acclimation of three container-grown woody ornamentals 10(1979)231

Effects of ni t rogen and phosphorus on root and shoot growth of Cotoneaster divaricata Rehd. & Wils. 15(1981)77

Effects of controlled-release fertilizer on root and shoot growth of Cotoneaster divaricata Rehd. & Wils. 16(1981)87

Cotone as t e r sal ie i fol ia Rooting of shoot cuttings of ornamental shrubs after immersion in auxin-containing solutions 4(1978)91

Cotoneaster, spreading see Cotoneaster divaricatus

Cotyledons In vitro growth of Carica papaya L. cotyledons 19(1983)287

C o w p e a see Vigna sp.

C r a n b e r r y see Vaccinium sp., V. macrocarpon

Crocus see Crocus vernus

Crocus v e m u s Crocus-forcing in artificial light 150981)263

Crop coefficient Water requirement, crop coefficient and water-use efficiency of 'Robusta' banana under different soil covers and soil moisture regimes 25(1985)263

Crop failure Crop failure in gooseberry due to poor pollination 16(1982)147

Cropping-cycle Seasonal effects on the cropping-cycle of lettuce in g lasshouses dur ing the winter 11(1979)371

Crop production Stability and instability of production of early g lasshouse tomatoes in The Nether lands 23(1984)129 Crop protection Growth stages of Brassica crop protection purposes 24(1984)1

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C r o p quality Review on water and crop quality 5(1976)193

C r o s s - p o l l i n a t i o n The influence of cross-pollination and girdling on fruit set and seed content of citrus 'Ortanique' 2(1974)285

Cryoprotectant a c t i v i t y Screening of surfactant polymers for cryoprotectant activity on flowering blackcurrants 19(1983)105

Cryoprotectant effects of concentrat ions of polyethoxy polymer (Teric 12A23B) on blackcurrant flowers 19(1983)245

Cucumber see Cucumis satJvus

Cucumber, wi ld see Cucumis spp.

Cucumis melo Response of hybrid muskme lons to polyethylene row covers and black polyethylene mulch 3(1975)223

Induction of par thenocarpy in Cucumls melo by "PH 30.13" 5(1976)73

Quality of cantaloupe muskmelons : Variability and at tr ibutes 8(1977)59

Inher i tance of some fruit characters in muskme lon 6(1977)107

Effects of weather conditions on soluble solids of muskme lon 8(1978)265

Genetic basis of powdery mildew resis tance in muskmelon 10(1979)167

Decay of muskmelons stored in controlled a tmospheres 11(1979)69

Effect of t ransplant ing on the growth of muskmelons , and the redistribution of ni t rogen absorbed in the nurse ry 11(1979)329

Characterist ics of birdsnest- type muskmelons 21(1983)341

Cucumis sa t i vu s CO 2 en r i chmen t of s t rawberry and cucumber plants grown in unhea ted greenhouses in Israel 5(1978)33

Changes in volume and specific gravity of cucumber fruits after harves t in relation to the recovery from a flaccid appearance 5(1976)303

Chilling-injury in cucumber fruits. I. Effects of storage tempera ture on symptoms and physiological changes 6(1977)185

Chill ing-injury in cucumber fruits. II. Chemical analyses of leakage subs tances and anatomical observation of 0(1977)199

Chill ing-injury in cucumber fruits. III. Dynamic changes of osmotic quanti t ies and the importance of cell wall rigidity 6(1977)311

Chilling-injury in cucumber fruits. IV. The analogy between osmotic-stress injury and chilling-injury 6(1977)323

Chilling-injury in cucumbers. V. Polysaccharide changes in cell walls 8(1978)219

Effect of parthenocarpy, peeling and fruit age on the changes in volume and specific gravity of cucumber fruits during storage at 20°C 8(1978)229

Ethylene evolution during germinat ion of different sex phenotypes of cucumber 9(1978)7

Effects of copper deficiency and l iming on the yield, quality and copper s ta tus of tomatoes, lettuce and cucumbers grown in peat 9(1978)199

Chill ing-injury in cucumber fruits. VI. The mechan i sm of pectin de-methylat ion 9(1978)215

Vegetative and floral bud abortion in cucumber plants: hormonal and envi ronmenta l effects 9(1978)317

Rate of weight loss in proximal and distal halves of picked cucumber fruits as affected by developing seeds 11(1979)349

Volume and specific gravity of cucumber fruits as affected by moisture condition after harves t 12(1980)117

The relation between water s t ress and the climacteric in respirat ion of some fruits 12(1980)259

An experiment in intercropping cucumbers and tomatoes in southern Michigan, U.S.A. 18(1982/83)1

Sunscald damage in at tached and detached pepper and cucumber fruits at various stages of matur i ty 19(1983)9

The oxygen content of flowing nut r ien t solutions used for cucumber and tomato culture 20(1983)23

The effect of oxygen fumigation of sawdust med ium on the yield and yield-components of greenhouse cucumbers 20(1983)131

The effect of tempera ture on formation and abortion of flower buds in gynoecious cucumber plants 20(1983)323

Growth and abortion of flower buds in gynoecious cucumber plants in relation to temperature 20(1983)329

The influence of soil moisture s tress and plant populations on the yield of pickling cucumbers 21(1983)217

Diurnal variations in the oxygen content and acid requi rement of recirculating nutr ient solutions and in the uptake of water and potass ium by cucumber and tomato plants 21(1983)311

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Fruit growth of cucumber in relation to assimilate supply and s ink activity 23(1984)21

Dynamic climate control; an optimization s tudy for ear l iness of cucumber production 23(1984)137

Interplant competit ion as a biasing factor in evaluat ing pre- treatrnent effects in cucumber 24(1984)115

Cucamis spp. Host plant-emitted volatiles as a factor in susceptibility in vitro of Cucumis and Cucurbim spp. to the fungus Myeosphaerella melonis 17(1982)311

Screening of wild Cucumis species for res is tance to cucumber powdery mildew ( Erysiphe cichoracearum and Sphaerotheca fuliginea ) 24(1984)241 Cucurbita pepo Accumulat ion of minera l e lements in five tropical leafy vegetables as influenced by ni t rogen fertilization and age 18(1982/83)313

Rapid propagat ion of Cueurbim pepo L. by culture of mer i s t em tips 24(1984)107

Cucurbita spp. Host plant-emitted volatiles as a factor in susceptibility in vitro of Cucurnis and Cucurbita spp. to the fungus Mycosphaere]]a melonis 17(1982)311

Cultivar characters Peroxidase activity, chemical composit ion and plant characters of some promising pea cultivars 9(1978)1

Cuitivar identification Identification of Juniperus horizontalis Moench. cultivars by foliage monoterpenes 6(1977)143

The use of peroxidase polyrnorphism in the identification of apple scion cultivars 18(1982/ 83)253

The between- and within-grape-cul t ivars genetic variation 19(1983)321

Culture m e d i a The influence of mois ture regime on greenhouse rose production in various growth media 1(1973)239

Vegetative propagat ion of Chrysanthemum mori£olium Ram. in vitro 3(1975)317

Propagation of Lilium hybrids. II. Production of plantlets f rom bulb-scale callus cultures for increased propagation rates 5(1976)181

In vitro studies of controlling tomato puff iness enhanced by temperature , ni t rogen source and sucrose concentrat ion 9(1978)295

Physical propert ies of media for container- grown crops. I. New Zealand peats and wood wastes 10(1979)317

Physical properties of media for container- grown crops. II. Peat mixes 10(1979)325

Micropropagation of red raspberry and the influence of phloroglucinol 12(1980)313

High-frequency somatic embryo production from unfertil ized ovules of grapes 13(1980)245

Rapid propagation of roses in vitro 13(1980)385

In vitro germinat ion of Paphiopedilum seed on a completely defined med ium 14(1981)165

Globe art ichoke plants obtained from shoot apices th rough rapid in vitro micropropagation 14(1981)207

Growth regulator requi rements for adventi t ious regenerat ion from I_~lium bulb- scale t issue in vitro, in relation to durat ion of bulb storage and cultivar 14(1981)261

Morphogenetic responses of Salpiglossis sinuata L. leaf explants and callus 15(1981)53

Anther culture of Rosa 15(1981)61

Distribution of Ilex and Juniperus roots in three conta iner-media 16(1982)191

Wetting properties of dried-out nurse ry container media 17(1982)49

Plantlet regenerat ion and stability f rom callus cul tures of Freesia x hybrida Bailey cultivar 'Royar i7(1982)153

Nutri t ion of container-grown Callistemon citrinus and Hakea laurina 17(1982)159

Callus induction and culture of Rosa 17(1982)361

In vitro growth of Carica papaya L. cotyledons 19(1983)287

The use of indoleacetylamino acids in the in vitro propagation of Pha]aenopsis orchids 19(1983)363

Quality of Pelargonium graveolens cutt ings as affected by the rooting med ium 19(1983)379

The s t imulatory effect of liquid induction med ium on shoot proliferation of Ruscus hypophyllum L. 19(1983)387

Effect of media and media pH on in vitro propagation of 'Nemaguard ' peach rootstock 21(1983)353

Influence of extended photoperiod and rooting media fertility on subsequent growth of Acer rubrum L. 'Red Sunse f 22(1984)129

Performance of germinated, imbibed and dry pe tunia seed fluid-drilled in two gels with nu t r ien t additives 22(1984)181

In vitro somatic embryogenes is f rom Mangi£era indica L. callus 22(1984)233

Factors affecting shoot proliferation and root init iation in organ cul tures of the apple 'Northern Spy' 22(1984)347

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The effect of nitrogen, volume of media, plant densi ty and module shape on the growth of asparagus seedlings 24(1984)45

Rapid propagation of Cucurbita pepo L. by culture of mer i s tem tips 24(1984)107

In vitro propagation of some olive (0lea europaea sativa L.) cultivars with different root-ability, and medium development us ing analytical data from developing shoots and embryos 24(1984)123

Propagation of eight cultivars of Rhododendron in vitro us ing agar-solidified and liquid media and direct rooting of shoots in vivo 24(1984)337

Propagation palms in vitro with special emphas i s on the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) 25(1985)255

Culture media, contamination A method for aseptic culture of bud explants from citrus trees 10(1979)357

Cupressocyparis leylandii Effect of wind and salt exposure on four hybrid cypress cultivars 25(1985)93

Cupressocyparis natabilis Effect of wind and salt exposure on four hybrid cypress cultivars 25(1985)93

Cupressocyparls ovensii Effect of wind and salt exposure on four hybrid cypress cultivars 25(1985)93

Currant, black see Ribes nigrum

Currant borer moth see Synanthedon tipuliformis

Currant, red see Ribes satJvum

Custard apple see Annona squamosa

Cutting Propagation of lychee: a review 25(1985)31

Cutting pretreatment Effects of forcing, etiolation and indole butyric acid on rooting of cut t ings of Artocarpus heterophyllus 10(1979)295

Effect of p re t rea tment of stock plants of mango with cycocel, ethrel and morphact in on the rooting of cutt ings and air layers 10(1979)363

Effect of acid or base p re t rea tment on auxin response of Damask rose cut t ings 10(1979)395

Cutting production Effect of light, tempera ture and CO 2 on the growth of Campanula isophylla stock plants and on the subsequent growth and development of their cut t ings 6(1977)129

C u t t i n g treatment Rooting and initial es tab l i shment of s tem cutt ings of oregano, peppermint and balm 13(1980)53

Cyanamide The effect of cyanamide on the release f rom dormancy of grapevine buds 19(1983)97

Cyclamen persicum More rapid and uniform germinat ion of Cyclamen persicum L. 5(1976)183

Cydonia sp . Rootstock/scion relations in horticultural crop physiology 2(1974)221

Cylas formicarius Sweet-potato productivity as affected by recurrent use of vines as plant ing-material 20(1983)319

Cymbidium sp . The effect of emasculat ion on the endogenous cytokinin levels of cymbidium flowers 10(1979)277

Cymbopogon citratus Effect of cycocel and spacings on the growth and volatile oil of Cymbopogon citratus 8(1978)237

Cynara scolimus Globe artichoke plants obtained from shoot apices through rapid in vitro micropropagation 14(1981)207

C y p r e s s see Cupressocyparis spp.

C y t o k i n i n s Effects of gibberellins and benzyladenine on dormancy and flowering of Lilium speciosum 10(1979)255

Water relations and keeping-quali ty of cut Gerbera flowers. III. Water content, permeabil i ty and dry weight of ageing petals 10(1979)261

The effect of emasculat ion on the endogenous cytokinin levels of cymbidium flowers 100979)277

Cytokinins in two cultivated edible mush rooms I0(1979)301

Root-shoot interactions: effects of cytokinin applied to the root and/or shoot of apple seedlings 12(1980)143

Water relations and keeping-quali ty of cut Gerbera flowers. V. Role of endogenous cytokinins 12(1980)273

A comparative s tudy of the cytokinins present in the roots of tomato plants grown in nutr ient-f i lm culture and in soil 14(1981)201

Cytokinins in developing fruits of Ziziphus mauritJ'ana Lam. 14(1981)329

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Cytokinins citrus. I. Fluctuations in the leaves during seasonal and developmental changes 16(1982)9

Cytokinins in citrus. II. Fluctuat ions dur ing growth in juvenile and adul t plants 17(1982)247

Effect of exogenous growth regulators on flowering and cytokinin levels in azaleas 18(1982/83)143

Clona] propagation of grapevine through in vitro axillary bud culture 18(1982/83)231

Cytokinins in iris bulb-scales under flower- inducing conditions 21(1983)155

Effect of manua l pinching, pott ing-on and cytokinins on branching and flowering of Camellia, Rhododendron and Rosa 23(1984)75

D

Dacus oleae Natural fruit drop and induced abscission to facilitate mechanical harvesting of Manzanillo and Souri olives 1(1973)63

Daffodil see Narcissus spp.

Dahlia var iahi l i s Stock plant shading and rooting of dahlia cut t ings 1(1973)125

The influence of ancymidol, ch lormequat and daminozide on the growth and development of forced Dahlia variabilis Willd. 4(1976)123

Damping-depth Some practical aspects of soil t empera ture variation in potato ridges 6(1977)179

Darkness Effects of darkness on s tem elongation in tulip 23(1984)391

Dark treatment The application of dark t r ea tmen t to cut-tulip production 24(1984)75

Daucus carota Evaluation of carrot and onion cultivars for commercial production in Guyana 2(1974)257

Hydrat ion-dehydrat ion t r ea tmen t of stored carrot seed for the ma in tenance of vigour, viability and productivity 15(1981)117

Effects of selected insecticides and herbicides on the carotene content of s u m m e r carrots 19(1983)33

Factors influencing leaching of sugars and electrolytes from carrot and okra seeds 19(1983)39

Effect of gibberellic acid on bolting and flowering of carrot (Daucus carom) 24(1984)211

Mid-storage and pre-sowing seed t r ea tmen t for lettuce and carrot 25(1985)11

De-blossoming Effect of de-blossoming on the productivity of mango 2(1974)399

Decapitation Effects of decapitation, defoliation and stem girdling on axillary bud development in Brussels sprouts 20(1983)45

Decrowning Influence of slip size, deslipping and decrowning on the 'Sugarloaf oineapple 5(1976)321

Deerberry see Vaccinium stamineum

Defoliation Flower bud atrophy in 'Baccara' roses. III. Effect of leaves and s tems 4(1978)73

Effect of defoliation and growth subs tances on the development of the inflorescence in tomato 6(1977)27

Alleviative effects of calcium acetate on defoliation and fruit drop induced by 2- chloroethylphosphonic acid in citrus 12(1980)265

Effects of decapitation, defoliation and s tem girdling on axillary bud development in Brussels sprouts 20(1983)45

Pre- and post-storage levels of sorbitol and sugars in 'Delicious' apple nurse ry stock as affected by chemical- or hand-defoliat ion 20(1983)355

Effect of GA 3, CCC, defoliation and quantum flux density on growth and flowering in Pelargoniurn x hortorum 23(1984)371

The effect of defoliation on bulb production of tulip cultivar 'Ape]doorn' 24(1984)83

Defoliation of tree fruit nursery stock with CGA-15281 24(1984)265

Degreening Ethylene-enhanced chlorophyllase activity dur ing degreening of Citrus unshiu Marc. 8(1978)129

Dehydration, pre-harvest The effects of pre-harvest dehydration on the composition of once-over harvested sweet paprika 3(1975)143

Dendrobium sp. Occurrence of two different modes of photosynthes is in Dendrobium cultivars 17(1982)169

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Diauthus earyophyllus Carnation responses to spray applications of growth regulators 1(1973)351

The role of flower and leaves in cut flower water uptake 2(1974)293

Chlormequat (CCC) induced e n h a n c e m e n t of flowering in carnat ion in relation to changes in carbohydrate metabol ism 6(1977)241

The effect of exogenous growth regulators in opening t ight carnat ion buds 9(1978)155

Effects of photoperiod on shoot elongation and endogenous gibberellins in the glasshouse carnat ion 12(1980)83

Growth and cation accumulat ion in spray carnat ions 13(1980)77

Influence of ethanol on ethylene biosynthesis and flower senescence of cut carnat ion 13(1980)361

Effects of chilling on the formation of secondary growing-centres in flowers of the g lasshouse carnat ion 13(1980)371

Role of the ovary in carnat ion senescence 13(1980)377

The influence of sucrose, ethanol and calcium nitrate on the freezing-point and long-term low-temperature storage of carnation flowers 14(1981)269

Vegetative propagation of carnation in vitro through multiple shoot development 14(1981)357

Effects of shoot size, number of continuous- light cycles and solar radiation on flower initiation in the carnation 15(1981)287

Aminooxyacetic acid as an inhibitor of ethylene-synthesis and senescence in carnation flowers 15(1981)277

Cut-flower life of dry transported carnations as influenced by different silver form pre- treatments 15(1981)383

Carnation yield patterns: the effects of plant density and planting-date 17(1982)177

Long-term storage of carnations cut at the green-bud stage 17(1982)289

The efficiency of different light sources in inducing spray carnation flowering 18(1982/ 83)159

The effect of silver thiosulphate pre-treatment on 1-aminocyclopropane-l-carbox71ic acid content and action in cut carnations 18(1982/ 83)277

The influence of dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and sucrose on storage of carnation at -3°C 18(1982/83)391

The effect of plant density and day-length on growth and development in the carnation 20(1983)193

Accelerated rooting of carnation 'Red Baron' by temperature pre-treatment 20(1983)287

Identification of the ethylene precursor, 1- aminocyclopropane-l-carboxylic acid (ACC), in pollen 21(1983)291

The effect of simulated shipping-conditions on subsequent bud opening of cut spray carnation flowers 22(1984)173

Changes in parameters of cell senescence in carnation flowers after cold storage 22(1984)295

Use of humidity tents and antitranspirants in the acclimatization of tissue-cultured plants to the greenhouse 23(1984)303

Dieffenbachia maculata Host nutrition and severity of Myrothecium leaf spot of Dieffenbachia macu]ata 'Perfection' 25(1985)85

Differentiation Factors affecting differentiation and growth in vitro, and a mass-propagation scheme for Begonia x hiemalis 16(1982)65

Dif fus ion r e s i s t a n c e Comparative s tudy of photosynthesis , transpiration, diffusion resis tances and water- use efficiency of two azalea cultivars 13(1980)283

Dionaea muscipula In vitro propagation of Dionaea muscipula Ellis (Venus Fly Trap) 22(1984)189

Dioscorea rotundata Long-term storage of yam pollen 20(1983)225

Pollination m a n a g e m e n t for controlled hybridization of white yam 25(1985)201

Diospyros kaki A new technique of vegetative propagation of pe r s immon 5(1977)55

The vegetative propagation of pe r s immon 17(1982)125

Changes in chlorophyll and carotenoid p igments in the peel of "rr iumph' pe r s immon (Diospyros kaki L.) induced by pre-harves t gibberellin (GA3) t r ea tment 24(1984)305

Dipladenia sanderi Effect of temperature, daylength and light intensi ty on growth and development of Dipladenia sanderJ Hemsl. 'Rosea' 22(1984)287

D i s e a s e - r e s i s t a n c e Evaluation, t issue culture propagation, and disseminat ion of 'Saba' and 'Pelipita' p lantains in Costa Rica 25(1985)137

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Diseases (and their control) Natural fruit drop and induced abscission to facilitate mechanical harvesting of Manzanillo and Souri olives I(1973)63

Review on leaf spot and leaf drop: a physiological disorder of the 'Golden Delicious' apple 1(1973)231

Acquired tolerance of tomato fruits to sunscald 2(1974)29

Induction of sunscald damage in tomatoes under natural and controlled conditions 2(1974)265

The role of calcium, boron and some divalent ions in leaf t ipburn of s t rawberry 2(1974)299

The influence of some packaging and post- harves t t r ea tments on the incidence of Ripe Spot in 'Golden Delicious' and 'Crofton' apples 3(1975)75

Condit ioning of tomato fruit against sunscald 3(1975)83

CA storage and hypobaric storage of white peach 'Okubo' 3(1975)179

Hormonal regulation of physiological leaf spot and p remature leaf abscission in 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 3(1975)285

The influence of relative humidi ty and nutr i t ion on leaf t ipburn of s t rawberry 3(1975)339

Preservat ion of cut t ings of Rhododendron obtusum Planch., R. ponticum L. and R. simsii Planch. 4(1976)87

A review of e thylene effects in bulbous plants 4(1976)101

Watercore in Japanese pear (Pyrus serotina Rehder var. 'Culta' Rehder). I. Description of the disorder and its relation to frui t matur i ty 4(1976)261

Watercore in Japanese pear (Pyrus serotina Rehder var. 'Culta' Rehder). II. Chemical changes in watercored t issue 4(1976)271

Rind blemish of citrus. I. Init iation and development 4(1976)317

Rind blemish of citrus. II. Structure and ul t ras t ructure 4(1976)329

The use of chlorothalonil for the control of benzimidazole tolerant s t ra ins of Verticillium £ungicola (Preuss) Hassebr. on the cultivated mush room 5(1976)13

The effect of Ca and Mg t rea tments on the physiology, chemical composit ion and bitter- pit development of 'Cox's Orange' apples 5(1976)49

The effect of boron on t ipburn and auxin activity in lettuce 5(1976)215

379

Biochemical changes associated with floral malformation in mango 8(1977)37

Watercore in Japanese pear. III. Changes in the activities of some enzymes relating to the degradation of cell walls and the accumulation of sugar 6(1977)45

Effects of basal temperature on the rooting of hardy hybrid Rhododendrons 6(1977)83

Evaluation of the use of butylated hydroxytoluene to reduce superficial scald and apples 6(1977)125

Resistance to blackrot disease (Xanrhomonas campestris {Pam.) Dowson) in cauliflower 7(1977)I

Flower-bud blast ing in tulip plants mediated by the hormonal s ta tus of the plant 7(1977)255

In vitro studies of controlling tomato puffiness by growth regulators 7(1977)319

Storage quali W of 'Cox's Orange Pippin' apples grown on a range of rootstocks 7(1977)339

Data on the inher i tance of resis tance to powdery mildew in the cultivated s t rawberry 8(1978)43

Soil pH in fruit trees in relation to specific replant disorder of apple. I. Introduction and review of literature 8(1978)113

Occurrence of 'Yuzuhada', a physiological disorder of Japanese pear (Rehd. cv. 'Nijisseiki'), in relation to its nutrient content and respiration rates 8(1978)143

Fungicides for the control of Mycogone perniciosa (Magn.), the cause of wet bubble on the cultivated m u s h r o o m 8(1978)307

Per iderm morphology of mature 'Golden Delicious' apple with special reference to russet ing 8(1978)333

Control of benzimidazole-tolerant Penicil]ium expansum in pome fruit 9(1978)31

Influence of oxygen, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide levels on decay of head lettuce after harves t 9(1978)207

Cultural practices in relation to purple blotch disease of onion 9(1978)237

The relative effects of rootstocks and calcium sprays on the appearance of internal breakdown and superficial scald of 'Red Delicious' apples dur ing storage 9(1978)245

Analysis of sound and pitted t issue of apple fruit by proton-induced X-ray spectrometry 10(1979)57

Genetic basis of powdery mildew resistance in muskmelon 10(1979)167

Decay of muskmelons stored in controlled atmospheres 11(1979)69

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Calcium nutri t ion of apple trees: a review 12(1980)1

Calcium deficiency of 'Cox's Orange' apple trees dur ing the fruit growth period 12(1980)103

The action of phorone and other compounds in controlling superficial scald of apples 13(1980)9

Incidence and severity of hardcore in sweet potatoes as affected by genetic line, curing, and lengths of I°C and 21°C storage 13(1980)105

Soil pH in fruit trees in relation to specific apple replant disorder (SARD). II. The first five years at the Wageningen research plot 13(1980)149

Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. I. Assess ing fungicides 13(1980)213

Physiological disorders of the apple at mid- season stage of development 13(1980)227

Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. IL Assess ing scald inhibiters 13(1980)315

Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. III. Throughput l imitations in dip application 14(1981)35

Fungicide evaluation for control of dry bubble, caused by Verticillium fungicola, on commercial mush room stra ins 14(1981)107

Tipburn of Chinese cabbage in relation to calcium nutri t ion and distr ibution 14(1981)131

Guazatine control of sour rot in lemons, oranges and tangors under various storage conditions 14(1981)245

Effects of dose and t ime of application of GA4+ 7 on russeting, frui t set and shape of 'Golden Delicious' apples 14(1981)307

The effect of trickle irrigation, mis t ing and row position on the incidence of t ipburn of field lettuce 15(1981)101

Electron-microprobe analysis of apple fruit t i ssues affected with bitter pit 15(1981)155

Response of iron-deficient citrus trees to foliar iron sprays with a low-surface-tension surfac tant 15(1981)227

The response of onions to solar heating, agricultural practices and pink-root disease 15(1981)331

Cellular image profile analysis of apples exhibi t ing corking disorders as related to calcium and potass ium 16(1982)217

Performance and compatibility of 'Muscat Gordo Blanco' grape on eight rootstocks 16(1982)367

Heritability of field resistance to bacterial leaf spot disease in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) 17(1982)301

Host plant-emit ted volatiles as a factor in susceptibili ty in vitro of Cucumis and Cucurbita spp. to the fungus Mycosphaerella melonis 17(1982)311

Evaluation of rough lemon s t ra ins and other rootstocks against greening-disease of citrus 18(1982/83)71

The effect of various iron-containing fertilizers on growth and propagation of Gladiolus grandiflorus 18(1982/83)169

A greenhouse method for screening lettuce for resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum 18(1982/ 83)201

Chlorosis in healthy and viroid-infected plants exposed to the steam additive diethylaminoethanol 19(1983)i

Sunscald damage in attached and detached pepper and cucumber fruits at various stages of maturity 19(1983)9

Anomalous characteristics of cellular structure related to corking in apples 19(1983)113

Bitter-pit incidence and changes in Ca 2+ content in apple after post-harvest dip in CaCl 2 or GA 3 19(1983)295

Cation distribution and balance in apple fruit in relation to calcium treatments for bitter pit 19(1983)301

Evaluation of strains of Poncirus trifoliata and trifoliate orange hybrids for resistance to Phytophthora root rot 20(1983)85

Growth and yield response of 'Correll' peach trees to fumigation with DBCP 20(1983)349

The relationship between leaf growth, calcium accumulation and distribution, and tipburn development in field-grown butterhead lettuce 21(1983)123

Response of the sporophores of the cultivated mushroom (Agaricus bisporus ) to volatile substances 21(1983)301

Race-specific factors of resistance to Bremia lactucae in the world assortment of lettuce 22(1984)23

Effects of night-time humidity and nutrient solution concentration on the calicum content of tomato fruit 22(1984)207

The effect of sprinkler and drip irrigation on lime-induced chlorosis of citrus 22(1984)249

Resistance to white rot infections in bulb onion seed lots 22(1984)315

Bitter pit reduction in 'Cox's Orange Pippin' apples by controlled and modified a tmosphere storage 23(1984)59

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Occurrence of malformin-like substances in malformed panicles and control of floral malformation in mango 23(1984)331

Calcium and magnesium interactions in browning of 'Golden Delicious' apples with bitter pit 23(1984)345

Host nutrition and severity of Myrothecium leaf spot of Dieffenbachia maculata 'Perfection' 25(1985)85

Distribution networks Fresh fruit and vegetable distr ibution - m a n a g e m e n t of quali ty 17(1982)1

Dodonea viseosa The effect of container size and aerat ion condit ions on growth of roots and canopy of woody plants 12(1980)385

Dogwood, red basked see Comus alba

Dormancy Influence of t empera ture on the vegetative and generat ive development of Haemanthus x hybridus cv. 'K6nig Albert ' 2(1974)357

Prolonged dormancy in the seeds perserved in harves ted fruits of Brassica vegetables 3(1975)287

Influence of the env i ronment on growth and development of chives (Allium schoenoprasum L.). I. Induction of the rest period 4(1978)211

Effect of tempera ture on dormancy in s t rawberry 4(1978)381

The photoperiodic control of rooting, growth and dormancy in Comus alba ,L. 5(1978)127

Physical dormancy in myrt le seed 5(1978)363

Influence of tempera ture on seed dormancy in lettuce 6(1977)1

Seasonal periodicity of the loss of dormancy of imbibed seeds in Brassica vegetables 6(1977)101

Influence of the environment on growth and development of chives (Allium schoenoprasum L.). II. Breaking of the rest period and forcing 7(1977)213

Pecan nu t germinat ion - a review for the nurse ry indus t ry 8(1978)1

The interaction of a dormancy-breaking cold t reatment , ancymidol, and e thephon in relation to s tem elongation and flower production of Lilium cult ivars 8(1978)57

Changes in endogenous cytokinin-l ike subs tances and growth inhibi tors in Freesia corms dur ing h igh- tempera tu re t r ea tmen t for breaking dormancy 8(1978)371

Effect of stratification temperature , stratification period and seed coat on seed germinat ion of peach cultivar 'Sharbati ' 9(1978)47

381

Relationship between bolting-resistance and seed dormancy of different celery cultivars 9(1978)311

Bud dormancy of apple and pear in relation to the temperature during the growth period 10(1979)149

Effects of gibberellins and benzyladenine on dormancy, and flowering of Lflium speciosum 10(1979)255

The physiology of hyacinth bulbs. XV. The effect of gibberellic acid and silver nitrate on dormancy release and growth 11(1979)95

Seasonal fluctuation in malate dehydrogenase, phosphatase and proteinase activity of dormant peach flower buds 11(1979)229

Effect of ethylene on breaking dormancy of freesia corms 13(1980)85

Dormancy in peppers 14(1981)19

Effects of various gaseous compounds and respiratory inhibitors on breaking dormancy of freesia corms 15(1981)373

Abscisic acid relationships in dormancy of apple buds 18(1982/83)111

Effect of exogenous growth regulators on flowering and cytokinin levels in azaleas 18(1982/83)143

Effects of exposing freesia corms to ethylene or to smoke on dormancy-breaking and flowering 18(1982/83)381

The effect of cyanamide on the release from dormancy of grapevine buds 19(1983)97

Effects of gaseous compounds in smoke on dormancy release in freesia corms 20(1983)91

In vitro micrografting and its applications to fruit science 20(1983)147

The control of floral initiation in lychee: a review 21(1983)201

Effects of duration of exposure to ethylene on dormancy release in freesia corms 22(1984)383

Effects of bud scales and gibberellins on dormancy of in vitro cultured Japanese pear leaf buds 24(1984)177

Effects of benzyladenine on bud break of roses 24(1984)379

Effect of temperature on bulb growth capacity and sensitivity to summer sprouting in Li]ium ]ongiflorum Thunb. 25(1985)177

Effect of seed coat on peach seed germination 25(1985)247

Downy mildew Race-specific factors of resis tance to Bremia lactucae in the world assor tment of lettuce 22(1984)23

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Dracaena sp. Long-term storage of foliage plants 24(1984)331

Drought resistance Responses of eggplant to drought. I. P lant water balance 7(1977)303

Responses of eggplant to drought. II. Gas exchange parameters 7(1977)311

D r y bubble The use of chlorothalonil for the control of benzimidazole tolerant s t ra ins of VerticilIium ~ngieola (Preuss) Hassebr. on the cultivated m u s h r o o m 5(1976)13

Fungicide evaluation for control of dry bubble, caused by Vertici]lium fungieola, on commercial mush room stra ins 14(1981)107

D r y i n g method Quality and compositional changes in Corchorus olitorius as influenced by N fertilization and post -harvest handl ing 21(1983)1 D r y matter distribution Growth and mineral distr ibution in grafted tomato/potato plants according to s ink number 1(1973)13

The effect of tempera ture on growth and dry- mat ter production of macadamia 19(1983)167

D r y matter production Plant density in relation to tulip bulb growth 2(1974)69

Plant growth and dry-mat ter production of the 'Williams' banana in relation to supply of potassium, m a g n e s i u m and manganese in sand culture 12(1980)27

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Economics An es t imate of the ne t difference in yield of apple orchards in nor thern and in southern Europe attributable to climate differences; with notes upon the economic significance of superiori ty in yield 1(1973)43

An economist 's review on the choice of tree form and plant ing sys tem for commercial apple production 1(1973)205

Effects of shor tening the matur i ty period on harves t ing costs of a u t u m n cauliflowers 2(1974)83

Economic equil ibrium in the Westland: an exper imental analysis 3(1975)29

A scheme for commercial propagation of ornamental plants by tissue culture 14(1981)335

The formulation of mixtures suitable for economic, short-duration mushroom composts 19(1983)65 E gg plant see Solanum melongena

Emasculation The effect of emasculat ion on the endogenous cytokinin levels of cymbidium flowers 10(1979)277

Embryo culture Influence of low and high tempera tures on the initiation and the development of a bulb pr imordium in isolated tulip embryos 9(1978)61

Embryo culture and micropropagation of cherries in vitro 12(1980)77

Emergence The influence of pre-sowing seed t rea tments on germinat ion and emergence of tomato 'New Yorker' at low tempera tures 9(1978)119

E n e r g y conservation Energy conservation by venti lat ing a greenhouse with deep-mine air 11(1979)19

CO 2 en r i chmen t of greenhouse tomatoes us ing a closed-loop heat storage: effects of cultivar and nitrogen 24(1984)21

E n e r g y dissipation Package protection and energy dissipation in apple packs 24(1984)185

E n e r g y requirements Interaction of tempera ture and light on growth and development of Hybrid Tea-rose seedlings, with reference to breeding for low- energy requirements 17(1982)377

E n z y m e activity Seasonal fluctuation in malate dehydrogenase, phospha tase and proteinase activity of dormant peach flower buds 11(1979)229

Erysiphe cichoracearum Screening of wild Cucumis species for resis tance to cucumber powdery mildew ( Erysiphe cichoraeearum and Sphaerotheca fuliginea ) 24(1984)241

Erythea edulis Propagation palms in vitro with special emphas i s on the date palm (Phoenix daetylifera L.) 25(1985)255

Erytbrina eorralodendrum The effect of container shape on the development of roots and canopy of woody plants 12(1980)183

Ethanol Influence of ethanol on ethylene biosynthesis and flower senescence of cut carnat ion 13(1980)361

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Pyruvate decarboxylase in 'Golden Delicious' apples; kinetics and relation to acetoin and ethanol production in different storage atmospheres 16(1982)137

Ethephon Growth regulators in fruit production reviewed from ISHS symposia at St. Paul and Long Ashton, 1972 1(1973)279

Carnation responses to spray applications of growth regulators 1(1973)351

The prevention of "three-leaved plants" in the forcing of Iris x hollandica by early heat treatment of stored bulbs or by ethephon field spraying 2(1974)101

Investigations on the use of (2-chloroethyl) phosphonic acid (ethephon, CEPA) for the control of biennial bearing in mango 2(1974)389

Studies with ethephon for facilitating olive harvest 3(1975)163

Flowering in pineapple as influenced by ethephon and its combinations with urea and calcium carbonate 3(1975)231

Effect of stage of ripening and ethephon treatment on color content of paprika pepper 3(1975)239

Some factors affecting the response of grapevines to ethephon 3(1975)275

Thinning plums with 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid 4(1976)279

Effect of pH and urea on the efficacy of ethephon for induction of flowering in pineapple 5(1976)265

Effects of ethephon and 2,4,5-T on fruit size, rind pigments and alternate bearing of 'Imperial' mandarin 5(1976)315

Chemical regulation of growth, flowering and fruiting in 'Sugarloaf pineapple 7(1977)143

The interaction of a dormancy-breaking cold treatment, ancymidol, and ethephon in relation to stem elongation and flower production of Lilium cultivars 8(1978)57

Effect of moisture stress on the ethephon response in tomatoes 8(1978)299

Environmental factors affecting ethephon in olive 9(1978)21

Alleviative effects of calcium acetate on defoliation and fruit drop induced by 2- chloroethylphosphonic acid in citrus 12(1980)265

Development of rhizome-like shoots in Gloxinia sylvatJca (HBK) Wiehler treated with ethephon 21(1983)85

Ethephon as a fruit thinning agent for 'Murcott' mandarins 24(1984)135

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Ethrel Ethrel studies on Petunia hybrida vilm. 7(1977)269

Effects of Denapon and Ethrel on thinning grapes 25(1985)61

Ethylene Delay in ripening of picked olives due to ethylene treatments 2(1974)21

Hormonal regulation of physiological leaf spot and premature leaf abscission in 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 3(1975)285

A review of ethylene effects in bulbous plants 4(1976)101

Chemical thinning of 'Satsuma' mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.) fruit by 1- naphthaleneacetic acid: role of ethylene and cellulase 4(1976)167

Ethylene influence on leaf and fruit detachment in 'Manzanillo' olive trees 4(1976)337

The effect of different partial pressures of oxygen and ethylene on the ripening of tomato fruits 5(1976)227

Leaf stomatal resistance, ethylene evolution and ABA levels as influenced by (2- chloroethyl) phosphonic acid 8(1978)i01

Ethylene-enhanced chlorophyllase activity during degreening of Citrus unshiu Marc. 8(1978)129

Ethylene evolution during germination of different sex phenotypes of cucumber 9(1978)7

Vegetative and floral bud abortion in cucumber plants: hormonal and environmental effects 9(1978)317

Effect of ethylene-releasing compounds on oleocellosis in 'Washington' navel oranges ii(1979)61

Preferential degradation of chlorophyll b in ethylene-treated fruits of 'Satsuma' mandarin 1 i(1979)253

Effect of ethylene on breaking dormancy of freesia corms 13(1980)85

Influence of ethanol on ethylene biosynthesis and flower senescence of cut carnation 13(1980)361

Effects of various gaseous compounds and respiratory inhibitors on breaking dormancy of freesia corms 15(1981)373

Increases in ethylene and carbon dioxide production by Tulipa gesneriana L. 'Prominence' after completion of the cold- requirement 16(1982)77

Shedding of the upper parts of grapevine shoots 16(1982)357

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Reversal of ethylene inhibit ion of tulip s tem elongation by silver th iosulphate 17(1982)71

The existence of a critical period for the abscission and a non-critical period for blasting of flower-buds in IAlium 'Enchantment ' ; influence of light and ethylene 18(1982/83)287

Effects of exposing freesia corms to e thylene or to smoke on dormancy-breaking and flowering 18(1982/83)381

Fruit quality and respiration of 'McIntosh' apples in response to ethylene, very low oxygen and carbon dioxide storage a tmospheres 20(1983)71

Effects of gaseous compounds in smoke on dormancy release in freesia corms 20(1983)91

Effects of exposure of bulbs to smoke and ethylene on flowering of Narcissus tazetta eultivar 'Grand Soleil d'Off 21(1983)173

Factors affecting the vase life of fronds of maidenha i r fern 21(1983)181

Identification of the e thylene precursor, 1- aminocyclopropane-l-carboxylic acid (ACC), in pollen 21(1983)291

Changes of free methionine and 1- aminocyclopropane-l-carboxylic acid contents in r ipening apple fruits in relation to the rate of e thylene production 22(1984)75

Anthocyanin accumulat ion in apple skin dur ing ripening: regulat ion by ethylene and phenyla lanine ammonia- lyase 22(1984)69

Changes in parameters of cell senescence in carnat ion flowers after cold storage 22(1984)295

Effects of durat ion of exposure to e thylene on dormancy release in freesia corms 22(1984)383

Changes in sensitivity for e thylene during storage of apple and banana fruits under hypobaric conditions 24(1984)151

Relat ionships among mineral nutrition, e thylene and post-harvest physiology in apples on six rootstocks 25(1985)163

Ethylene precursor Identification of the e thylene precursor, 1- aminocyclopropane-l-carboxylic acid (ACC), in pollen 21(1983)291

Ethylene-synthesis, inhibition Aminooxyacetic acid as an inhibitor of e thylene-synthes is and senescence in carnat ion flowers 15(1981)277

Eucalyptus notabil is Nutrit ion of five species of container-grown acacia, boronia, choisya and eucalyptus 14(1981)55

Euphorbia fulgens Influence of temperature, soil moisture and CCC on the flowering of Euphorbia fulgens 3(1975)393

Euphorbia pulcherrima The response of poinsett ia cultivars to auxins in root promotion of s tem cutt ings 2(1974)231

Euterpe edulis The effect of seed t r ea tment on the germinat ion and early growth of Euterpe edulis (family Palmae) 15(1981)239

Evaporative cooling The response of rose plants to evaporative cooling: flower production and quality 11(1979)183

The response of rose plants to evaporative cooling: plant water s tatus and CO 2 fixation 11(1979)191

Evapotranspiration Evapotranspirat ion of potted ge ran iums (Pelargonium x hortorum Bailey 'Carefree Crimson') related to growth stage and greenhouse envi ronment 2(1974)145

Explant orientation The effect of light and of explant orientation on the regenerat ion and subsequent growth of bulblets on Lilium longiflorum Thunb. bulb scale sections cultured in vitro 17(1982)129

E x p o r t potential Storage of some local and introduced mango cultivars grown in Trinidad 16(1982)171

F

Fennel see Foeniculum vulgare

F e r t i l i t y Differential fertility in short-styled eggplant flowers 22(1984)39

Tempera ture effects on male fertility and flower and fruit development in Capsicum annuum L. 25(1985)117

F e r t i l i z e r s see also Nitrogen, phosphorus and potass ium

Plant densi ty studies with direct seeded tomatoes in Ontaria, Canada 1(1973)309

Plant spacing studies with processing peas in Ontario, Canada 2(1974)113

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Influence of plant density and time of fertilizer application on growth characteristics, nutrient uptake and yield of tomato 7(1977)329

Effects of organic matter and controlled- release fertilizer on nutrient retention during intermittent-mist propagation 8(1978)155

Fertilization of special precooled (5°C) tulips for cut-flower forcing 9(1978)167

The effects of irrigation, fertilization and organic matter on roses grown in four soils in the greenhouse 9(1978)181

The effect of constant and alternating temperatures, rinsing, stratification and fertilizer on germination of some weed species 10(1979)15

Controlled-release fertilizers and horticultural applications 11(1979)107

Effect of root temperature , rootstock and fertilization on bud-break, shoot growth and composit ion of 'Cabernet Sauvignon' grapevines 13(1980)339

Evaluation of pott ing-media, fertilizer source and rate of application on chemical composit ion and growth of Ligustrum japonicum Thunb. 14(1981)157

Effects of controlled-release fertilizer on root and shoot growth of Cotoneaster divaricata Rehd. & Wils. 15(1981)87

Ferti l i ty-mycorrhizal-isolate interact ions in production of containerized pin oak seedlings 15(1981)283

The response of phosphorus-sens i t ive plants to slow-release fertilizers in soil-less potting mixtures 15(1981)301

Japanese holly growth and release pa t te rn of a m m o n i u m and ni t rate f rom controlled-release fertilizers 16(1982)291

The effect of various i ron-containing fertilizers on growth and propagation of Gladiolus grandiflorus 18(1982/83)169

Slow-release fertilizer and water m a n a g e m e n t with container-grown L/gus t rum texanum 19(1983)177

The influence of selective fertilization on the percentage of hybrid seedlings in Chinese cabbage 23(1984)1

Host nutri t ion and severity of Myrothecium leaf spot of Dieffenbachia maculata 'Perfection' 25(1985)85

A rapid nitrate sap tes t for outdoor tomatoes 25(1985)211 F i e u s car ica Leaf stomatal resistance, ethylene evolution and ABA levels as influenced by (2- chloroethyl) phosphonic acid 8(1978)101

385

Ficus retusa The effect of container size and aerat ion conditions on growth of roots and canopy of woody plants 12(1980)385

Fig see Ficus carica

Firmness Hydrostatic methods of m e a s u r e m e n t of f i rmness and turgor pressure of grape berries (Vitis vini£era L.) 25(1985)129

Flavonoids Flavonol glycosides of different species and hybrids from the Prunus section eueerasus and the growth-promoting activity of quercet in derivatives 8(1978)51

Characterization of Rhododendron simsii Planch. cultivars by flavonoid and isoenzyme markers 11(1979)175

Flavonois Anthocyanin and total flavonol content of Vaccinium stamineum L. fruit 15(1981)173

F l o r a l cycle Effect of low tempera tures dur ing flowering on floral cycle and pollen tube growth in nine avocado cultivars 18(1982/83)207

F l o w e r abortion Use of silver thiosulfate to prevent flower abscission from potted plants 19(1983)373

Effects of growth re tardants on inflorescence development in tomato 20(1983)341

F l o w e r blasting Inflorescence development of flowering and blasted gladiolus plants in relation to development of other plant parts 4(1976)79

Flower bud abortion Anatomy of flower differentiation and abortion, in relation to the growth and development of Hybrid Tea-rose seedlings 14(1981)377

The existence of a critical period for the abscission and a non-critical period for blasting of flower-buds in Lilium 'Enchantment ' ; influence of light and ethylene 18(1982/83)287

The effect of tempera ture on formation and abortion of flower buds in gynoecious cucumber plants 20(1983)323

Growth and abortion of flower buds in gynoecious cucumber plants in relation to tempera ture 20(1983)329

Flower bud atrophy Flower bud atrophy in 'Baccara' roses. I. Description of the phenomenon and its seasonal f requency 3(1975)209

Flower bud at rophy in 'Baccara' roses. II. The effect of envi ronmenta l factors 3(1975)383

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Flower bud atrophy in 'Baccara' roses. III. Effect of leaves and s tems 4(1976)73

Flower bud blasting A review of ethylene effects in bulbous plants 4(1976)101

Flower-bud blasting in tulip plants mediated by the hormonal s ta tus of the plant 7(1977)255

The existence of a critical period for the abscission and a non-critical period for blasting of flower-buds in Llfium 'Enchantment ' ; influence of light and ethylene 18(1982/83)287

A review of e thylene effects in bulbous plants 4(1976)101

Flower bud development Effects of vernalization and gibberellic acid on flower bud formation in different genotypes of pea under different photoperiods 1(1973)177

Flower-bud formation and shoot growth in apple as affected by tempera ture 5(1976)331

Seasonal fluctuation in malate dehydrogenase, phospha tase and proteinase activity of dormant peach flower buds 11(1979)229

Flower-bud formation in apple under various day and night tempera ture- reg imes 13(1980)235

Effects of pro- and post-bloom tempera ture regimes on development of Lilium longiflorum Thunb. 18(1982/83)363

Flower colour Azalea indica flower colour as related to the parameters pH, an thocyanins and flavonol co- p igments 9(1978)285

Flower development The changes in the growth pat tern of peas caused by flower formation 1(1973)77

Comparison of protein fractions of citrus buds dur ing flower formation or its inhibition by gibberellins 1(1973)171

Flower production in Gerbera. I. Correlations between shoot, leaf and flower formation in seedlings 1(1973)221

Flower initiation and development in the glasshouse rose 2(1974)273

Influence of tempera ture on the vegetative and generative development of Haemanthus x hybridus cv. 'KSnig Albert' 2(1974)357

Flower formation of Calceolaria x herbeohybrida Voss 3(1975)45

Flowering in pineapple as influenced by e thephon and its combinat ions with urea and calcium carbonate 3(1975)231

The rest period of pecan in Egypt 3(1975)367

Effect of light condit ions on the development of the inflorescence in tomato 6(1977)15

Effect of defoliation and growth subs tances on the development of the inflorescence in tomato 6(1977)27

The responses of early-flowering c h r y s a n t h e m u m s to daylength 7(1977)277

The effect of tempera ture and light on flower development in Pelargonium x domest icum 8(1978)75

Environmental responses of gladioli in south- east Queens land 14(1981)77

Flower and corm development in gladiolus as affected by photoperiod 15(1981)187

Responses of Alstroemeria 'Regina' to tempera ture t rea tments prior to flower- inducing tempera tures 17(1982)383

Cytokinins in iris bulb-scales under flower- inducing conditions 21(1983)155

Flower formation of Chinese cabbage. I. Response to vernalization and photoperiods 22(1984)219

Flower formation of Chinese cabbage. II. Anti- vernalization and short-day t r ea tment 22(1984)327

Initiation and development of pistillate flowers in Actinidia chinensis 22(1984)365

Early forcing of narcissus: the effects of lifting date and stage of floral development at the start of cooling 23(1984)269

Speed of flower induction in Chrysanthemum morifolium depends on cultivar and temperature 23(1984)287

Comparison of a new triazole retardant paclobutrazol (PP 333) with ancymidol, chlorphonium chloride, daminozide and piproctanyl bromide, on stem extension and inflorescence development in Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat 24(1984)349

Inhibition of flowering of Mexican- and Guatemalan- type avocados under tropical conditions 25(1985)21

Tempera ture effects on male fertility and flower and fruit development in Capsicum annuum L. 25(1985)i17

Flower differentiation Inflorescence development of flowering and blasted gladiolus plants in relation to development of other plant par ts 4(1976)79

Ana tomy of flower differentiation and abortion, in relation to the growth and development of Hybrid Tea-rose seedlings 14(1981)377

Flower forcing Fertilization of special precooled (5°C) tulips for cut-flower forcing 9(1978)167

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Flower induction Effect of pH and urea on the efficacy of e thephon for induction of flowering in pineapple 5(1976)265

Variation in budding and flowering-time of commercial cultivars of Antirrhinum majus 5(1976)287

Promotion of floral init iation in 'Fuerte ' avocado by low tempera ture and short daylength 8(1978)213

Carbohydrate cycling in relation to shoot growth, floral init iation and development and yield in the avocado 25(1985)99

Flowering The effect of day length, source of light and growth regulators on growth and flowering of Clerodendrum thomsonae Balf 1(1973)1

Effect of water content and storage tempera ture of gladiolus corms on flowering 1(1973)57

Effects of growth-regulat ing chemicals on two cultivars of mid-century hybrid lily 1(1973)133

The influence of t iming of application and gibberellic acid on the effects of ancymidol on growth and flowering of Mid-Century Hybrid lily cv. E n c h a n t m e n t 2(1974)153

Effects of tempera ture and daylength on growth and flowering of roselle, Hibiscus sabdari~a L. 3(1975)129

Influence of temperature , soil mois ture and CCC on the flowering of Euphorbia ~lgens 3(1975)393

Inflorescence development of flowering and blasted gladiolus plants in relation to development of other p lant par ts 4(1976)79

The effect of various envi ronmenta l factors on flowering of gladiolus. I. Light in tensi ty 40976)131

The effect of various envi ronmenta l factors on flowering of gladiolus. II. Length of the day 4(1976)139

The effect of various envi ronmenta l factors on flowering of gladiolus. IV. Interaction of envi ronmenta l factors - general discussion 4(1976)157

Growth, flowering and runner ing of s t rawberry after daylength extension with incandescent and f luorescent l ighting 4(1976)345

Artificial cold t reatment , gibberellin application and flowering response of kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea L. var. gongylodes L.) 4(1976)367

The effect of gibberellic acid on sprout ing and flowering of some tulip cultivars 4(1976)387

387

Variation in budding and flowering-time of commercial cultivars of Antirrhinum majus 5(1978)287

The effect of artificially extended daylengths and of sowing t imes on Antirrhinum majus 6(1977)149

Chlormequat (CCC) induced e n h a n c e m e n t of flowering in carnat ion in relation to changes in carbohydrate metabol ism 6(1977)241

Environmenta l and cultural effects on vegetative growth and flowering of selected "bedding" ornamentals . I. Night tempera ture 7(1977)67

Environmental and cultural effects on vegetative growth and flowering of selected "bedding" ornamentals . II. Night-break l ighting and gibberellic acid applications 7(1977)81

Chemical regulat ion of growth, flowering and fruit ing in 'Sugarloaf' pineapple 7(1977)143

The physiology of hyacin th bulbs. XI. The effect of gibberellic acid on the growth and flowering of variously chilled bulbs 7(1977)179

Influence of the extent and durat ion of cold t r ea tment on the flowering behaviour, composit ion and metabolic activity of tulip bulbs 8(1978)279

Influence of tempera ture and day length after chilling and short-day period on the flowering of Calceolaria x herbeohybrida Voss 9(1978)71

Endogenous gibberellins of mango shoot-tips and their significance of flowering 9(1978)369

Effects of a u t u m n ni trogen nutr i t ion and a winter res t -breaking spray on the growth, development and chemical composit ion of young 'Golden Delicious' apple t rees grown in sand culture 10(1979)37

Effect of r inging and growth re tardants on growth and flowering of mango 10(1979)101

Effect of precooling at 5 or - 1°C on shoot growth, flowering and carbohydrate metabol ism in tulip bulbs 10(1979)187

Effects of gibberellins and benzyladenine on dormancy and flowering of Lilium speciosum 10(1979)255

Growth and flowering of Nerine flexuosa alba 11(1979)281

Effects of growth regulators on growth and flowering in Hippeastrum hybridum Hort. 12(1980)195

Flowering of Brussels sprouts in response to low tempera ture t r ea tmen t at different stages of growth 12(1980)221

Effect of the light intensi ty dur ing flowering on s t amen development in the s t rawberry cultivars 'Karina ' and 'Sivetta' 12(1980)343

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Flowering and fruit-set response to tempera ture in the avocado cultivar 'Hass ' 14(1981)27

Promotion of flowering by photoperiodic l ighting in winter-grown gladiolus planted at h igh densit ies 14(1981)367

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment . II. The effect of soil tempera ture on Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat 16(1982)47

Interaction of photoperiod and tempera ture in flowering-control of Gypsophila paniculata L. 16(1982)385

Effect of some growth regulators on sex expression of Momordica charantla L. 17(1982)I07

Effect of maleic hydrazide on vegetative growth, flowering and fruit ing of bottle gourd 17(1982)211

Effect of day and n ight tempera ture dur ing long photoperiods on the vegetative growth and flowering of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat 17(1982)271

Interaction of tempera ture and light on growth and development of Hybrid Tea-rose seedlings, with reference to breeding for low- energy requirements 17(1982)377

Effect of exogenous growth regulators on flowering and cytokinin levels in azaleas 18(1982/83)143

The effect of durat ion of cold t r ea tment on growth and flowering of liatris 18(1982/83)153

The efficiency of different light sources in inducing spray carnat ion flowering 18(1982/ 83)159

Effects of exposing freesia corms to ethylene or to smoke on dormancy-breaking and flowering 18(1982/83)381

Regulation of growth and flowering in Polianthes tuberosa L. with gibberellic acid and Ethrel spray 19(1983)149

The effect of GA3-application on growth and flowering of liatris 19(1983)343

Interactions between floral morphology, position in cluster and 2,4-D t rea tments in three eggplant cultivars 20(1983)35

Responses of potted tulips to novel growth- retarding chemicals and interactions with t ime of forcing 21(1983)73

The response of partly cooled tulips to vacuum infiltration with gibberellins 21(1983)159

Effects of exposure of bulbs to smoke and ethylene on flowering of Narcissus tazetta cultivar 'Grand Soleil d'Or' 21(1983)173

Flowering, vegetative growth and mineral nutri t ion of pot c h r y s a n t h e m u m s in sawdust and peat-lite media 21(1983)189

The control of floral initiation in lychee: a review 21(1983)201

The effect of quan tum flux densi ty and net photosynthet ic rate on morphology and t ime to flower of hybrid ge ran iums 21(1983)273

Effect of temperature and irradiance on vegetative and generative development in Pelargonium x hortorum 'Radio' 21(1983)383

Characterist ics of birdsnest- type muskmelons 21(1983)341

Influence of tempera ture and day-length on flowering in Aeschynanthus speciosus 22(1984)157

The pat tern and control of reproductive development in lychee: a review 22(1984)333

Effect of day and night tempera tures dur ing short photoperiods on growth and flowering of Chrysanthemum mor~Yolium Ramat 22(1984)373

Effect of manual pinching, potting-on and cytokinins on branching and flowering of Camellia, Rhododendron and Rosa 23(1984)75

The effect of tempera ture on flowering in Primula vulgaris 23(1984)195

Effect of GA 3, CCC, defoliation and quan tum flux densi ty on growth and flowering in Pelargonium x hortorum 23(1984)371

Factors affecting the response of tulips to gibberellin 23(1984)379

Effect of gibberellic acid on bolting and flowering of carrot (Daucus carom) 24(1984)211

Inhibition of flowering in mango by gibberellic acid 24(1984)299

Periodicity of growth in the Alstroemeria cultivars 'Campfire', 'Red Sunset ' and 'Zebra' 24(1984)359

Environmental and chemical control of growth and flowering of Chamelaucium uncinatum Schauer 25(1985)287

Flowering inhibition Inhibition of flowering of Mexican- and Guatemalan- type avocados under tropical conditions 25(1985)21

Flowering intensity The influence of flowering intensi ty on the shedding of reproductive s t ructures in sweet orange 17(1982)343

Flowering light Effect of temperature, daylength and light intensi ty on growth and development of Dipladenia sanderi Hemsl. 'Rosea' 22(1984)287

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Flowering-pattern Flowering-pattern, fruit growth and color development of eggplant dur ing the cool season in a subtropical cl imate 11(1979)217

Flowering-pattern and yield components at inflorescence nodes of snap bean as affected by irrigation and plant densi ty 23(1984)9

Flower initiation Flower init iation and development in the glasshouse rose 2(1974)273

Influence of tempera ture on the vegetative and generat ive development of Haemanthus x hybridus cv. 'K6nig Albert" 2(1974)357

Effect of light condit ions on the development of the inflorescence in tomato 6(1977)15

Effect of t empera ture and daylength on flower init iation and runne r format ion in two overbearing s t rawberry cultivars 12(1980)19

Genetic variation for the t ime of first flower and shoot length in hybrid tea-rose seedling populat ions under a range of temperatures 13(1980)61

Flower init iation of c h r y s a n t h e m u m seedlings grown cont inuously in short days at four levels of irradiance 14(1981)277

Effects of shoot size, n u m b e r of cont inuous- light cycles and solar radiat ion on flower init iation in the carnat ion 15(1981)287

Effect of chilling on runne r formation and flower initiation in the overbearing s t rawberry 17(1982)43

Initiation and development of pistillate flowers in Actinidia chinensis 22(1984)365

Flower malformation Biochemical changes associated with floral malformat ion in mango 8(1977)37

Effects of chilling on the formation of secondary growing-centres in flowers of the g lasshouse carnat ion 13(1980)371

Occurrence of malformin-l ike subs tances in malformed panicles and control of floral malformat ion in mango 23(1984)331

Flower peduncle segments Effect of supplementary l ight to mother plants on adventi t ious shoot formation in flower peduncle segments of Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch in vitro 25(1985)77

Flower position Effects of floral position and cluster size on fruit development in eggplant 19(1983)19

Flower production The interaction of a dormancy-breaking cold t reatment , ancymidol, and e thephon in relation to s tem elongation and flower production of Lilium cultivars 8(1978)57

389

The response of rose plants to evaporative cooling: flower production and quality 11(1979)183

Plant m a n a g e m e n t of g reenhouse roses. The pruning 14(1981)285

Plant m a n a g e m e n t of greenhouse roses. Flower cutt ing procedure 15(1981)179

Flower quality An analysis of the growth of forced tulips. 2. Effects of low-temperature t r ea tments dur ing development on plant structure at anthesis 3(1975)373

Effect of different soil moisture regimes and canopy wetting on 'Baccara' roses 5(1978)277

Effect of night temperature and growing- practices on the winter yield of roses 8(1978)383 The response of rose plants to evaporative cooling: flower production and quality 11(1979)183

Response of the c h r y s a n t h e m u m to soil heat ing 13(1980)67

Environmenta l responses of gladioli in south- east Queens land 14(1981)77

Long-term storage of carnat ions cut at the green-bud stage 17(1982)289

Effect of tr iacontanol on production and quality of flowers of Ch.eysanthemum morifolium Ramat 18(1982/83)87

Interrelated effects of shor t - te rm t rea tment with nutri t ive solution and sh ipmen t conditions on the quality of iris flowers 19(1983)161

The effect of cutt ing carnat ions in the bud stage on quality and yield of flowers from a nurse ry 26(1983)203

Cold storage of rose flowers: effects of cold storage and water loss on opening and vase life of 'Mercedes' roses 24(1984)369

Flower removal The role of flower and leaves in cut flower water uptake 2(1974)293

Flower size The influence of ancymidol, ch lormequat and daminozide on the growth and development of forced Dahlia variabilis Willd. 4(1976)123

Plant characterist ics for distinction of diploid, triploid and tetraploid lettuce 12(1980)199

Flower-stalk development The effects of tempera ture and daylength dur ing the seedling stage on flower-stalk formation in field-grown celery 12(1980)231

Flower structure A scanning electron microscope s tudy of flowers of avocado, litchi, macadamia and mango 18(1982)283

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Flower transport Cut-flower life of dry t ranspor ted carnat ions as influenced by different silver form pre- t rea tments 15(1981)383

The effect of s imulated shipping-condit ions on subsequent bud opening of cut spray carnat ion flowers 22(1984)173

Fluid drilling A cold-treatment technique to improve the germinat ion of vegetable seeds prior to fluid drilling 16(1982)301

Performance of germinated, imbibed and dry petunia seed fluid-drilled in two gels with nut r ien t additives 22(1984)181

Flush synchronisation Tempera ture- induced synchronisa t ion of sporophore production in the m u s h r o o m s Agaricus bisporus 13(1980)307

F o e n i c u l u m v u l g a r e In vitro culture of Fennel t i ssues (Foeniculurn vulgate Miller) from cell suspens ion to mature plant 22(1984)55

Foliar absorption Review on physiological pa thways of foliar absorption 7(1977)291

Forcing Effect of the light intensi ty on forcing of the s t rawberry cultivar 'Glasa' 13(1980)33

Forsythia, border see Forsythia x interrnedia

Forsythia x intermedia The light requi rement for propagating hardy ornamental species from leafy cuttings 10(1979)217

Effect of ni trogen form and rate on appearance and cold acclimation of three container-grown woody ornamenta l s 10(1979)231

F o r t u n e l l a erassifolia Alleviative effects of calcium acetate on defoliation and fruit drop induced by 2- chloroethylphosphonic acid in citrus 12(1980)265

Fraga~a a n a n a s s a A possible influence of pedicel dimensions on fruit size and yield in strawberry I(1973)321

The components of fruit size in strawberry 2(1974)165

The role of calcium, boron and some divalent ions in leaf t ipburn of s t rawberry 2(1974)299

Comparison of chemical control and manua l runne r removal in summer-p lan ted strawberries 3(1975)259

The influence of relative humidi ty and nutr i t ion on leaf t ipburn of s trawberry 3(1975)339

Effect of light intensity on stamen development in the strawberry cultivar 'Glasa' 4(1976)255

Growth, flowering and runnering of strawberry after daylength extension with incandescent and fluorescent lighting 4(1976)345

Winter glasshouse strawberry production: a sequential cropping programme 4(1976)353

Effect of temperature on dormancy in strawberry 4(1076)361

CO 2 enrichment of strawberry and cucumber plants grown in unheated greenhouses in Israel 5(1976)33

Phenmedipham in the establishment of strawberries as solid beds 6(1977)281

Nutrition of glasshouse strawberries with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium 7(1977)359

Effect of the light intensity during flowering on stamen development in the strawberry cultivars 'Karina' and 'Sivetta' 12(1980)343

Effect of the light intensity on forcing of the strawberry cultivar 'Glasa' 13(1980)33

F r a g a r / a vesea Histochemical survey of cell-wall polysaccharides of selected fruits 10(1979)141

Fragaria x a n a n a s s a A critical pa th analysis of fruit production in s t rawberry 2(1974)175

Data on the inher i tance of resis tance to powdery mildew in the cultivated s t rawberry 8(1978)43

Size factors in strawberry fruit 9(1978)347

Effect of temperature and daylength on flower initiation and runner formation in two everbearing strawberry cultivars 12(1980)19

Micro-propagation of strawberry plants in vitro - effect of growth regulators on incidence of multi-apex abnormality 16(1982)331

Effect of chilling on runner formation and flower initiation in the everbearing strawberry 17(1982)43

Influences of water s ta tus and tempera ture on leaf elongation in strawberry 18(1982/83)77

Stematal behavior and leaf water s ta tus of s t rawberry in different growth env i ronments 18(1082/83)101

Responses of day-neutral , June-bear ing and everbearing strawberry cultivars to gibberellic acid and phthal imide t rea tments 22(1984)257

Freesia see Freesia spp.

F r e e s i a sp. Changes in endogenous cytokinin-like subs tances and growth inhibitors in Freesia

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corms during high-temperature treatment for breaking dormancy 8(1978)371

Effect of ethylene on breaking dormancy of freesia corms 13(1980)85

Effects of various gaseous compounds and respiratory inhibitors on breaking dormancy of freesia corms 15(1981)373

Effects of exposing freesia corms to ethylene or to smoke on dormancy-breaking and flowering 18(1982/83)381

Effects of gaseous compounds in smoke on dormancy release in freesia corms 20(1983)91

Effects of duration of exposure to ethylene on dormancy release in freesia corms 22(1984)383

Freesia x h y b r i d a Plantlet regeneration and stability from callus cultures of Freesia x hybrida Bailey cultivar 'Royal' 17(1982)153

Frost protection Screening of surfactant polymers for cryoprotectant activity on flowering blackcurrants 19(1983)105

Cryoprotectant effects of concentrations of polyethoxy polymer (Teric 12A23B) on blackcurrant flowers 19(1983)245

Fruit age Effect of parthenocarpy, peeling and fruit age on the changes in volume and specific gravity of cucumber fruits during storage at 20°C 8(1978)229

Fruit biochemistry Maturation and ripening of three Berberis species from different altitudes 19(1983)91

Fruit-bud differentiation Fruit-bud differentiation in mango 'Alphonso' and 'Totapuri' under mild tropical rainy conditions 10(1979)95

Fruit characteristics The effect of Ca and Mg treatments on the physiology, chemical composition and bitter- pit development of 'Cox's Orange' apples 5(1976)49

Inheritance of some fruit characters in muskmelon 6(1977)107

Evaluation, tissue culture propagation, and dissemination of 'Saba' and 'Pelipita' plantains in Costa Rica 25(1985)137

Fruit chemical composition The effects of pre-harvest dehydration on the composition of once-over harvested sweet paprika 3(1975)143

Studies on keeping-quality of vegetables and fruits. IlL Changes in sugar and organic acid contents accompanying the chilling-injury of eggplant fruits 8(1978)19

391

Effect of NaCl on growth, ion composition and ascorbic acid concentrations of capsicum fruit 12(1980)211

Yield, chemical composition, growth and maturity of NVilliams' banana fruit in relation to supply of potassium, magnesium and manganese 16(1982)239

Pre- and post-storage levels of sorbitol and sugars in 'Delicious' apple nursery stock as affected by chemical- or hand-defoliation 20(1983)355

Fruit celeur Effects of gibberellic acid and cycocel on colouring and sizing of lemon 12(1980)177

Fruit cracking Relationship between radial and concentric cracking of tomato fruit 21(1983)323

Fruit development Natural fruit drop and induced abscission to facilitate mechanical harvesting of Manzanillo and Souri olives 1(1973)63

Growth regulators in fruit production reviewed from ISHS symposia at St Paul and Long Ashton, 1972 I(1973)279

Studies on the metabolism of amino acids during development, ripening and senescence of 'Pusa Seedless' grapes 2(1974)383

Effects of air temperature, soil temperature and soil moisture on growth and development of tomato itself and grafted on its own and egg-plant rootstock 3(1975)65

Influence of slip size, deslipping and decrowning on the 'Sugarloaf pineapple 5(1976)321

Flowering-pattern, fruit growth and color development of eggplant during the cool season in a subtropical climate 11(1979)217

Influence of gibberellic acid on early fruit development, diffusible growth substances and content of macronutrients in seedless Clementine mandarin 11(1979)337

Calcium deficiency of 'Cox's Orange' apple trees during the fruit growth period 12(1980)163

Yield components and fruit development in 'Golden Delicious' apples as affected by the timing of nitrogen supply 12(1980)243

Changes in endogenous gibberellins during fruit growth in guava, with a general discussion 17(1982)353

Effects of floral position and cluster size on fruit development in eggplant 19(1983)19

Accumulation of mineral elements at different stages in developing sapodilla fruit 19(1983)79

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Histological and anatomical characterist ics of pathenocarpic and normal pear frui ts 19(1983)311

The developmental pat terns of fruit t i ssues and their correlative relat ionships in Litchi chinensis Sonn. 19(1983)335

Interactions between floral morphology, position in cluster and 2,4-D t rea tments in three eggplant cultivars 20(1983)35

English walnut fruit growth and development 21(1983)19

Gibberellins and fruit formation in tomato: a review 22(1984)1

Fruit set and development in seeded and seedless Clementine manda r in 22(1984)113

Naturally occurring auxins and inhibitor and their role in fruit growth and drop of mango 'Dashehari' 22(1984)241

Endogenous plant growth substances content in young fruits of seeded and seedless Clementine mandarin as related to fruit set and development 22(1984)265

The pattern and control of reproductive development in lychee: a review 22(1984)333

Changes in activity of polyamine biosynthetic enzymes and in polyamine contents in developing fruit tissues of 'Murcott' mandarin 22(1984)359

Fruit growth of cucumber in relation to assimilate supply and sink activity 23(1984)21

Temperature effects on male fertility and flower and fruit development in Capsicum annuum L. 25(1985)117

Fruit drop Natural fruit drop and induced abscission to facilitate mechanical harves t ing of Manzanillo and Souri olives 1(1973)63

Fruit set and June drop in Cox's Orange Pippin apple as affected by pollination and t r ea tment with a mixture of gibberellins A 4 and A~ 1(1973)85

Some factors affecting the response of grapevines to e thephon 3(1975)275

The rest period of pecan in Egypt 3(1975)367

Response of 'Navel' orange trees to skirt ing 5(1976)59

Reducing preharvest drop of 'Temple' orange fruits by 2,4-D - Role of cellulase in the calyx abscission zone 7(1977)237

Alleviative effects of calcium acetate on defoliation and fruit drop induced by 2- chloroethylphosphonic acid in citrus 12(1980)265

The influence of flowering intensi ty on the shedding of reproductive s t ructures in sweet orange 17(1982)343

Naturally occurring auxins and inhibitor and their role in fruit growth and drop of mango 'Dashehari ' 22(1984)241

Growth regulator and low-volume irrigation effects on grapefruit quality and fruit-drop 23(1984)35

Fruit malformation Effect of tempera tures and growth regulators on fruit malformat ion in tomato 10(1979)27

Fruit mineral status Analysis of sound and pitted t issue of apple fruit by proton-induced X-ray spectrometry 10(1979)57

Electron-microprobe analysis of apple fruit t issues affected with bitter pit 15(1981)155

Fruit nutrient content Occurrence of 'Yuzuhada', a physiological disorder of Japanese pear (Rehd. cv. 'Nijisseiki'), in relation to its nu t r ien t content and respiration rates 8(1978)143

Fruit oil content Effect of ni t rogen fertilization on yield and fruit oil content of avocado trees 3(1975)89

Fruit production A critical path analysis of fruit production in s t rawberry 2(1974)175

Influence of slip size, deslipping and decrowning on the 'Sugarloaf pineapple 5(1976)321

Chemical regulation of growth, flowering and fruit ing in 'Sugarloaf pineapple 7(1977)143

Pollination effects on fruit production of 'Star Ruby' grapefruit (Citrus paradisi Macf.) 25(1985)71

Fruit quality Light studies in a spacing trial with apple on a dwarfing and a semi-dwarfing rootstock 1(1973)25

Winter glasshouse strawberry production: a sequential cropping programme 4(1978)353

Response of 'Navel' orange trees to skirting 5(1976)59

The effect of storage tempera ture on quality and decay percentage on 'Pairi' and ~a imour ' mango fruits 5(1978)65

Changes in volume and specific gravity of cucumber fruits after harves t in relation to the recovery from a flaccid appearance 5(1976)303

Quality of cantaloupe muskmelons : Variability and at tr ibutes 6(1977)59

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The op t imum fertility condit ions for maximiz ing yield and quality of tomatoes in the open field 8(1978)199

Effect of parthenocarpy, peeling and frui t age on the changes in volume and specific gravity of cucumber fruits dur ing storage at 20°C 8(1978)229

Storage conditions and r ipening of papaya 'Bentong' and ~raiping' 9(1978)265

Flowering-pattern, fruit growth and color development of eggplant dur ing the cool season in a subtropical climate 11(1979)217

Rate of weight loss in proximal and distal halves of picked cucumber fruits as affected by developing seeds 11(1979)349

Ultraviolet radiation affects blueberry fruit quali ty 14(1981)145

Effect of nutrient sprays on granulation and fruit quality of 'Dancy tangerine' mandarin 14(1981)235

Studies on canning-qualities of tomato 14(1981)299

Effect of GA 3, Planofix (NAA) and Ethrel on granulation and fruit quality in 'Kaula' mandarin 14(1981)315

The influence of wax emulsion, morphactin and gibberellie acid on the storage behaviour of Indian gooseberry fruits 16(1982)155

Fresh fruit and vegetable distribution - management of quality 17(1982)1

Controlled-atmosphere storage of kiwifruit I. Effect on fruit firmness and storage life 17(1982)113

Changes in ripening-parameters and pigments of the Chinese gooseberry (kiwi) during ripening and storage 18(1982/83)65

Improvement in quality and storage of 'Alphonso' mangoes by cold adaptation 19(1983)257

Fruit quality and respiration of 'McIntosh' apples in response to ethylene, very low oxygen and carbon dioxide storage atmospheres 20(1983)71

Fruit quality of 'Bosc' pears Pyrus communis, L.) stored in air or one percent oxygen as influenced by maturity 21(1983)45

Changes in ripening behavior of 'd'Anjou' pears (Pyrus communis L.) after cold storage 21(1983)137

Est imates of genetic and envi ronmenta l variability of biochemical const i tuents and colour in processing- tomatoes in Southern Nigeria 22(1984)305

Growth regulator and low-volume irrigation effects on grapefrui t quali ty and fruit-drop 23(1984)35

393

Cultivar differences in the effects of fungicide and insecticide t rea tment of apples 23(1984)67

Effect of high tempera ture on quality of processing-tomatoes of various genotypes r ipened off the vine 23(1984)323

Effect of high tempera ture on quality of processing-tomatoes of various genotypes r ipened on the vine 24(1984)33

Relat ionships among mineral nutrit ion, e thylene and post -harves t physiology in apples on six rootstocks 25(1985)163

Fruit r e mo v a l Nitrogen fertilizer and fruit removal effects upon leaf mineral content in apple trees 18(1982/83)49

Fruit r e m o v a l force Ethylene influence on leaf and fruit de t achmen t in 'Manzanillo' olive trees 4(1976)337

Effect of fruit size and yield on the fruit- removal-force within and between olive cultivars 17(1982)27

Fruit re tent ion Influence of growth regulators on setting, retent ion and weight of fruits in two cultivars of litchi 12(1980)321

Fruit se t Fruit set and June drop in Cox's Orange Pippin apple as affected by pollination and t r ea tment with a mixture of gibberellins A 4 and A 7 1(1973)85

The influence of cross-pollination and girdling on fruit set and seed content of citrus 'Ortanique' 2(1974)285

Increasing fruit set in Vitis v4ni£era 6(1977)121

Effects of a u t u m n ni trogen nutr i t ion and a winter res t -breaking spray on the growth, development and chemical composit ion of young 'Golden Delicious' apple trees grown in sand culture 10(1979)37

The influence of gibberellic acid, 2,4- dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and 6- benzylaminopur ine on fruit-set of Clementine mandar in 10(1979)285

Influence of gibberellic acid on early fruit development, diffusible growth subs tances and content of macronut r ien ts in seedless Clementine manda r in 11(1979)337

Influence of growth regulators on setting, retent ion and weight of frui ts in two cultivars of litchi 12(1980)321

Some aspects of crop variation in 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 13(1980)27

Flowering and fruit-set response to tempera ture in the avocado cultivar 'Hass ' 14(1981)27

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Effects of dose and time of application of GA4+ ~ on russeting, fruit set and shape of 'Golden Delicious' apples 14(1981)307

Effects of different diurnal temperature combinations on fruit set of sweet pepper 17(1982)101

Gibberellic acid and fruit set in sweet orange 17(1982)257

The influence of flowering intensity on the shedding of reproductive structures in sweet orange 17(1982)343

Characteristics of birdsnest-type muskmelons 21(1983)341

Fruit set and development in seeded and seedless Clementine mandarin 22(1984)113

Endogenous plant growth substances content in young fruits of seeded and seedless Clementine mandarin as related to fruit set and development 22(1984)265

The pattern and control of reproductive development in lychee: a review 22(1984)333

Fruit shape Effects of dose and time of application of GA4+ 7 on russeting, fruit set and shape of 'Golden Delicious' apples 14(1981)307

Development of lemon fruits originating at different blossom dates around the year 15(1981)23

Fruit shrinkage Diurnal fruit shrinkage in apple as affected by leaf water potential and vapour pressure deficit of the air 22(1984)81

Fruit size Fruit set and June drop in Cox's Orange Pippin apple as affected by pollination and treatment with a mixture of gibberellins A 4 and A 7 1(1973)85

A possible influence of pedicel dimensions on fruit size and yield in strawberry 1(1973)321

The components of fruit size in strawberry 2(1974)165

Effects of ethephon and 2,4,5-I" on fruit size, rind pigments and alternate bearing of 'Imperial' mandarin 5(1978)315

Size factors in strawberry fruit 9(1978)347

Effects of gibberellic acid and cycocel on colouring and sizing of lemon 12(1980)177

Effect of fruit size and yield on the fruit- removal-force within and between olive cultivars 17(1982)27

Fruit tissue growth The developmental patterns of fruit tissues and their correlative relationships in Litchi chinensis Sonn. 19(1983)335

Fruit transport Unitisation of cell pack apple cartons for refrigerated shipping 2(1974)93

Comparisons of designs, depths and liners for orchard sorted bulk bins 3(1975)189

Fruit volume Effect of parthenocarpy, peeling and fruit age on the changes in volume and specific gravity of cucumber fruits during storage at 20°C 8(1978)229

Volume and specific gravity of cucumber fruits as affected by moisture condition after harvest 12(1980)117

Fruit water status Non-destructive in situ measurements of pear fruit moisture during growth 22(1984)97

Fruit weight Influence of growth regulators on setting, retention and weight of fruits in two cultivars of litchi 12(1980)321

Size factors in apple fruit 13(1980)205

Fuchsia see Fuchsia hybrida

Fuchsia hybrida In vitro vegetative multiplication of Fuchsia hybrida 21(1983)67

Fumigation Growth and yield response of 'Correll' peach trees to fumigation with DBCP 20(1983)349

Fungicides Fungicides for the control of Mycogone perniciosa (Magn.), the cause of wet bubble on the cultivated mushroom 8(1978)307

Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. I. Assessing fungicides 13(1980)213

Fungicide evaluation for control of dry bubble, caused by Verticillium fungicola, on commercial mushroom strains 14(1981)107

A simplified test for benomyl in citrus dip suspensions 17(1982)241

Effects of selected fungicide treatments on the sugar content of 'Golden Delicious' and 'Jonagold' apples 20(1983)161

Effects of benomyl on growth of Liriodendron tulipi£era L. seedlings inoculated with the vesicular-arbuseular fungus, Glomus fasciculatus 21(1983)253

Unexpected effects of selected fungicide treatments on the acid content of 'Golden Delicious' and 'Jonagold' apples 22(1984)67

Cultivar differences in the effects of fungicide and insecticide treatment of apples 23(1984)67

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Gametocides A review of the practical use of gametocides on vegetable crops 8(1978)11

Garlic see Allium safivum

Generation p e r i o d Reviewing the length of the generation period and its shortening, particularly in tulips 1(1973)107

Genetics Effects of vernalization and gibberellic acid on flower bud formation in different genotypes of pea under different photoperiods 1(1973)177

Genetic variation among American seed sources of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle 2(1974)405

Inheritance of some fruit characters in muskmelon 6(1977)107

Segregation of cane characters in F 1 populations of crosses of grape cultivars 6(1977)207

Data on the inheritance of resistance to powdery mildew in the cultivated strawberry 8(1976)43

Line x tester analysis of combining-ability and heterosis for some economic characters in okra 9(1976)111

Parent-offspring correlations and heritability of some characters in okra 10(1979)135

Genetic basis of powdery mildew resistance in muskmelon 10(1979)167

Genetic variation for the time of first flower and shoot length in hybrid tea-rose seedling populations under a range of temperatures 13(1960)61

Incidence and severity of hardcore in sweet potatoes as affected by genetic line, curing, and lengths of l°C and 21°C storage 13(1980)105

Combining-ability for yield and its components in tomato 14(1981)125

Heritability of field resistance to bacterial leaf spot disease in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) 17(1982)301

A new form of genetic female sterility in Capsicum annuum L. 18(1962/83)25

Relationship between radial and concentric cracking of tomato fruit 21(1983)323

The genetics of non-virus vein-banding in aromatic pepper Capsicum annuum L. 22(1984)201

395

Estimates of genetic and environmental variability of biochemical constituents and colour in processing-tomatoes in Southern Nigeria 22(1984)305

Hybrid vigour and gene action of two qualitative traits of flavour peppers in Nigeria 22(1984)321

Genetic s t ab i l i t y Variation in two Begonia x hiemalis clones after in vitro propagation 24(1984)67

G e o t r i e h u m c a n d i d u m Guazatine control of sour rot in lemons, oranges and tangors under various storage conditions 14(1981)246

Geraldton Wax-Flower see Chamelaucium uncinatum

Geranium see Pelargonium spp.

Gerbera see Gerbera jamesonii

Gerbera j a m e s o n i i Gerbera plantlets from in vitro cultivated eapitulum explants 1(1973)117

Flower production in Gerbera. I. Correlations between shoot, leaf and flower formation in seedlings 1(1973)221

Optimilization of Gerbera plantlet production from excised capitulum explants 3(1975)351

Water relations and keeping-quality of cut Gerbera flowers. I. The cause of stem break 8(1976)65 Water relations and keeping-quality of cut Gerbera flowers. II. Water balance of ageing flowers 9(1978)189

Dry storage and subsequent recovery of cut Gerbera flowers as an aid in selection for longevity 9(1978)389

Water relations and keeping-quality of cut Gerbera flowers. III. Water content, permeability and dry weight of ageing petals 10(1979)261

Effects of air and soil temperatures on the growth of gerbera 10(1979)271

Water relations and keeping-quality of cut Gerbera flowers. IV. Internal water relations of ageing petal-tissue 11(1979)83

Water relations and keeping-quality of cut Gerbera flowers. V. Role of endogenous cytokinins 12(1980)273

Water relations and keeping-quality of cut Gerbera flowers. VI. Role of pressure potential 12(1980)283 Germination Characterisation of the germination responses to temperature of vegetable seeds. I. Tomatoes 2(1974)35

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Low temperature effect on lettuce seed germination 2(1974)209

Some aspects of seed germination in vegetables. 1. The determination and application of heat sums and minimum temperature for germination 2(1974)213

Effect of duration of after-ripening and gibberellic acid on germination of seeds and growth of seedlings of pecan in Egypt 3(1975)217

The germination responses of vegetable seeds in relation to their history of cultivation by man 4(1976)1

The effects of pre-sowing seed treatments on the germination and emergence of lettuce seeds at high salt concentrations 5(1978)1

Effects of pre-sowing seed treatments and temperatures on tomato seed germination and seedling emergence 5(1976)101

Effects of temperature and seed coat treatments on germination of sweet pea 5(1976)139

More rapid and uniform germination of Cyclamen persicum L. 5(1976)183

Seasonal periodicity of the loss of dormancy of imbibed seeds in Brassica vegetables 6(1977)101

Some aspects of seed germination in vegetables. If. The effect of temperature fluctuation, depth of sowing, seed size and cultivar, on heat sum and minimum temperature for germination 6(1977)259

Pecan nut germination - a review for the nursery industry 8(1978)1

A simple method for rapid germination of pineapple seeds 8(1978)39

Ethylene evolution during germination of different sex phenotypes of cucumber 9(1978)7

Effect of stratification temperature, stratification period and seed coat on seed germination of peach cultivar 'Sharbati' 9(1978)47

Influence of low and high temperatures on the initiation and the development of a bulb primordium in isolated tulip embryos 9(1978)61

The influence of pre-sowing seed treatments on germination and emergence of tomato 'New Yorker' at low temperatures 9(1978)119

The effect of constant and alternating temperatures, rinsing, stratification and fertilizer on germination of some weed species 10(1979)15

In vitro germination of apple pollens 10(1979)49

In vitro germination of Paphiopedilum seed on a completely defined medium 14(1981)165

Hydration-dehydration treatment of stored carrot seed for the maintenance of vigour, viability and productivity 15(1981)117

Fast germination of parsley seeds 15(1981)127

The effect of seed treatment on the germination and early growth of Euterpe edulis (family Palmae) 15(1981)239

Comparison of composted hardwood and peat- based media for the production of seedlings, foliage and flowering plants 15(1981)311

A cold-treatment technique to improve the germination of vegetable seeds prior to fluid drilling 16(1982)301

Effect of pre-soaking in organic solvents on seed germination and seedling growth of cashew 18(1982/83)137

High temperature and germination in spinach. I. The role of the pericarp 19(1983)25

High temperature and germination in spinach. II. Effects of osmotic priming 19(1983)221

Improved seed germination of Zamia floridana (sensulato) with H2SO 4 and GA 3 19(1983)357

Performance of germinated, imbibed and dry petunia seed fluid-drilled in two gels with nutrient additives 22(1984)181

Gibberellin-like stimulation of celery (Apium graveolens L.) seed germination by N- substituted phthalimides 23(1984)113

The influence of naphthaleneacetic acid on the growth of in vitro cultivated seedlings of Bromeliaceae 24(1984)193

Effects of osmotic priming on seed germination and seedling growth in leek 24(1984)201

Effect of temperature and moisture on germination in spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) 24(1984)221

Mid-storage and pre-sowing seed treatment for lettuce and carrot 25(1985)11

Effect of seed coat on peach seed germination 25(1985)247

G e r m i n a t i o n inhibi tor Levels of extractable para-coumaric acid in the exomesocarp and seed of persisting and abscising peach fruit 16(1982)375

Gibbere l l ins Fruit set and June drop in Cox's Orange Pippin apple as affected by pollination and treatment with a mixture of gibberellins A 4 and A T 1(1973)85

Comparison of protein fractions of citrus buds during flower formation or its inhibition by gibberellins 1(1973)171

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Effects of vernalization and gibberellic acid on flower bud formation in different genotypes of pea under different photoperiods 1(1973)177

Growth regulators in frui t production reviewed from ISHS sympos ia at St. Paul and Long Ashton, 1972 1(1973)279

Effects of ancymidol and gibberellins A 3 and A4+ 7 on Tulipa gesneriana L. cv. Paul Richter dur ing development in the g reenhouse 2(1974)55

The influence of t iming of application and gibberellic acid on the effects of ancymidol on growth and flowering of Mid-Century Hybrid lily cv. E n c h a n t m e n t 2(1974)153

Effect of durat ion of af ter-r ipening and gibberellic acid on germinat ion of seeds and growth of seedlings of pecan in Egypt 3(1975)217

Hormonal regulation of physiological leaf spot and p remature leaf abscission in 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 3(1975)285

Effects of succinic acid 2,2-dimethylhydrazide (SADH) on the gibberellin and abscisic acid levels in s tem tips of M26 apple rootstocks 4(1976)41

Screening of chemicals to regulate yield of Citrus sinensis 4(1976)55

Subst i tut ion of the cold requ i rement of tulip cv. 'Apeldoorn' by GA 3 4(1976)117

Artificial cold t rea tment , gibberellin application and flowering response of kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea L. var. gongylodes L.) 4(1970)367

The effect of gibberellic acid on sprout ing and flowering of some tulip cultivars 4(1976)387

The effect of gibberellic acid on lignification and peroxidase activity in dwarf bean 5(1976)297

Effect of defoliation and growth subs tances on the development of the inflorescence in tomato 6(1977)27

Increasing fruit set in Vitis vinifera 6(1977)121

Growth regulator t r ea tments to improve the yield of twin-scaled narc issus 8(1977)237

Environmenta l and cultural effects on vegetative growth and flowering of selected "bedding" ornamentals . II. Night-break l ighting and gibberellic acid applications 7(1977)81

The physiology of hyac in th bulbs. XI. The effect of gibberellic acid on the growth and flowering of variously chilled bulbs 7(1977)179

Flower-bud blasting in tulip plants media ted by the hormonal s ta tus of the plant 7(1977)255

397

Increasing yields of "topaz' mandarin by gibberellin and girdling in the presence of 'Minneola' pollinizers 7(1977)369

Growth hormones and in vitro callus formation of papaya 8(1978)357

Modification of episodic growth in Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' by gibberellic acid t r ea tmen t 9(1978)83

The effect of exogenous growth regulators in opening t ight carnat ion buds 9(1978)155

The effects of GA 3, CCC and B-9 upon growth, development and organic compounds in Primula obconica 9(1978)175

Vegetative and floral bud abortion in cucumber plants: hormonal and envi ronmenta l effects 9(1978)317

Endogenous gibberellins of mango shoot-tips and their significance of flowering 9(1978)369

Effects of gibberellins and benzyladenine on dormancy and flowering of Lilium speciosum 10(1979)255

The influence of gibberellic acid, 2,4- dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and 6- benzylaminopur ine on fruit-set of Clementine mandar in 10(1979)285

The physiology of hyacin th bulbs. XV. The effect of gibberellic acid and silver ni trate on dormancy release and growth 11(1979)95

Influence of gibberellic acid on early fruit development, diffusible growth subs tances and content of macronut r ien ts in seedless Clementine manda r in 11(1979)337

Effects of photoperiod on shoot elongation and endogenous gibberellins in the g lasshouse carnat ion 12(1980)83

Gibberellin-like subs tances dur ing r ipening of olive fruit 12(1980)169

Effects of gibberellic acid and cycocel on colouring and sizing of lemon 12(1980)177

Effects of growth regulators on growth and flowering in Hippeastrum hybridum Hort. 12(1980)195

Influence of growth regulators on setting, retent ion and weight of fruits in two cultivars of litchi 12(1980)321

Some aspects of crop variation in 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 13(1989)27

Interaction with salini W of GAa-induced leaf elongation, petiole pi th iness and bolting in celery 13(1980)135

Effects of chilling on the formation of secondary growing-centres in flowers of the g lasshouse carnat ion 13(1980)371

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Effects of dose and t ime of application of GA4+ 7 on russeting, frui t set and shape of 'Golden Delicious' apples 14(1981)307

Effect of GA 3, Planofix (NAA) and Ethrel on granulat ion and fruit quality in 'Kaula' mandar in 14(1981)315

Gibberellic acid as an androecide for bell pepper 15(1981)17

Relations between the concentrat ion of diffusable and extractable gibberellin-like subs tances and the al ternate-bearing behaviour in apple as affected by chemical fruit th inn ing 15(1981)45

A hypothesis to explain the relationship between low-temperature t reatment , gibberellin activity, curd init iation and matur i ty of cauliflower 15(1981)321

Hormonal control of shoot elongation in tulips 15(1981)363

The influence of wax emulsion, morphact in and gibberellic acid on the storage behaviour of Indian gooseberry fruits 16(1982)155

Effect of some growth regulators on sex expression of Momordica charantia L. 1"/(1982)107

Gibberellic acid and fruit set in sweet orange 17(1982)257

Changes in endogenous gibberellins dur ing fruit growth in guava, with a general discussion 17(1982)353

Effect of exogenous growth regulators on flowering and cytokinin levels in azaleas 18(1982/83)143

Regulation of growth and flowering in Polianthes tuberosa L. with gibberellic acid and Ethrel spray 19(1983)149

Bitter-pit incidence and changes in Ca 2+ content in apple after pos t -harves t dip in CaC12 or GA 3 19(1983)295

The effect of GA3-application on growth and flowering of liatris 190983)343

Improved seed germinat ion of Zamia floridana (sensulato) with HaSO 4 and GA 3 19(1983)357

Induction of bulbing of tulip shoots in vitro 20(1983)377

Asymmetric growth of citrus fruit peel induced by localized application of gibberellins in lanolin pastes 21(1983)29

The response of partly cooled tulips to vacuum infiltration with gibberellins 21(1983)159

Gibberellins and fruit formation in tomato: a review 22(1984)1

Responses of day-neutral, June-bearing and overbearing strawberry cultivars to gibberellic acid and phthalimide treatments 22(1984)257

Effect of GA 3, CCC, defoliation and quantum flux density on growth and flowering in Pelargonium x hortorum 23(1984)371

Factors ~tffecting the response of tulips to gibberellin 23(1984)379

Effects of bud scales and gibberellins on dormancy of in vitro cultured Japanese pear leaf buds 24(1984)177

Effect of gibberellic acid on bolting and flowering of carrot (Daueus earota ) 24(1984)211

Inhibition of flowering in mango by gibberellic acid 24(1984)299

Changes in chlorophyll and carotenoid p igments in the peel of T r iumph ' pe r s immon (Diospyros kaki L.) induced by pro-harvest gibberellin (GA3) treatment 24(1984)305

Environmental and chemical control of growth and flowering of Chame]aucium uneinatum Schauer 25(1985)287

Girdling The influence of cross-pollination and girdling on fruit set and seed content of citrus 'Ortanique' 2(1974)285

Girdling of 'Fuerte' avocado in subtropical Australia 5(1976)239

Increasing fruit set in Vitis vini£era 6(1977)121

Increasing yields of ~ropaz' mandarin by gibberellin and girdling in the presence of 'Minneola' pollinizers 7(19"/7)369

Gladiolus see Gladiolus grandiflorus

Gladiolus grandif lorus Effect of water content and storage tempera ture of gladiolus corms on flowering 1(1973)57

In vitro propagation of Gladiolus by precocious axillary shoot formation 6(1977)287

Promotion of flowering by photoperiodic lighting in winter-grown gladiolus planted at high densities 14(1981)387

Flower and corm development in gladiolus as affected by photoperiod 15(1981)187

The effect of various iron-containing fertilizers on growth and propagation of Gladiolus grandiflorus 18(1982/83)169

Some factors affecting the in vitro propagation of gladiolus 18(1982/83)269

Gladiolus sp. Improvement of opening of cut gladioli flowers by pretreatrnent with high sugar concentrat ions 1(1973)357

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The effect of various envi ronmenta l factors on flowering of gladiolus. I. Light in tens i ty 4(1976)131

The effect of various environmental factors on flowering of gladiolus. II. Length of the day 4(1976)139

The effect of various envi ronmenta l factors on flowering of gladiolus. III. Tempera tu re and mois ture 4(1976)147

The effect of various envi ronmenta l factors on flowering of gladiolus. IV. Interaction of envi ronmenta l factors - general discussion 4(1976)157

Transp lan t ing Gladiolus plants propagated in vitro 11(1979)257

Environmenta l responses of gladioli in south- eas t Queens land 14(1981)77

The influence of photoperiod and plant densi ty on yield of winter-grown gladioli in Queens land 14(1981)171

The influence of i l lumination levels of daylength extens ion on yield of winter-grown gladioli in Queens land 17(1982)277

Gladio lus x g rand i f l o rus Inflorescence development of flowering and blasted gladiolus plants in relation to development of other p lant par ts 4(1976)79

Glasshouses, climate control A simulat ion s tudy on CO 2 concentrat ion in protected cultivation 23(1984)217

Glasshouses, deep-mine air ventilation Energy conservat ion by venti lat ing a g reenhouse with deep-mine air 11(1979)19

Glasshouses, thermal screens Thermal screens - envi ronmenta l and plant s tudies 19(1983)201

G l o e o s p o r i u m sp . The influence of some packaging and post- harves t t r ea tments on the incidence of Ripe Spot in 'Golden Delicious' and 'Crofton' apples 3(1975)75

Glomus f a s e i c u l a t u s Effect of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae on growth of Chrysanthemum mori£olium R amat 17(1982)265

Relat ionship of endomycorrhizal association of unsteri l ized soils with available soil phosphorus , p lant growth, phosphorus uptake and oil synthes is in peppermin t 20(1983)185

Effects of soil fertility on growth, nu t r ien t concentrat ion and mycorrhizal development of Liriodendron tulipi£era seedlings inoculated with the vesicular-arbuscular fungus, Glomus fasciculatus 21(1983)243

Effects of benomyl on growth of Liriodendron tulipi£era L. seedlings inoculated with the

vesicular-arbuscular fungus, Glomus fasciculatus 21(1983)253

Glox in ia sy lva t iea Development of rhizome-like shoots in Gloxinia sylvatica (HBK) Wiehler treated with e thephon 21(1983)85

Glycine max Effect of combined inoculation of Azospiril]um and Rhizobium on nodulation and N2-fixation of winged bean and soybean 20(1983)231

Gooseberry see Ribes grossularia

see Ribes uva-crispa

Gooseberry, Chinese see Actinidia chinensis

Gooseberry, Indian see Phyllanthus emblica

G r a f t compatibility Note on the graft compatibility of native wild species. If. Plum 19(1983)251

Compatibility in Prunus avium/Prunus cerasus grafts during initial phase. If. Reduction of cell number and peroxidases in the rootstock cambium 21(1983)225

Grafting Growth and mineral distribution in grafted tomato/potato plants according to sink number 1(1973)13

Rootstock/scion relations in horticultural crop physiology 2(1974)221

Effects of air temperature, soil t empera ture and soil mois ture on growth and development of tomato itself and grafted on its own and egg-plant rootstock 3(1975)65

Graft ing eggplants 7(1977)207

A pear rootstock trial in Israel 8(1978)249

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry graft ing-combinations. I. Proteins in winter 12(1980)55

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry grafting-combinations. II. Proteins in spring 12(1980)63

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry grafting-combinations. Ill. Enzymes, especially peroxidases 12(1980)09

Cutting-grafts as a means to propagate greenhouse roses 13(1980)191

Performance and compatibility of 'Muscat Gordo Blanco' grape on eight rootstocks 16(1982)367

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The vegetative propagation of pe r s immon 17(1982)125

Stent ing of roses: a method for quick propagation by s imul taneously cutt ing and grafting 17(1982)187

Micro-grafting shoot-tip culture of citrus on three trifoliate rootstocks 23(1984)255

Propagation of lychee: a review 25(1985)31

Graft union Graft un ion characterist ics of M.25 apple rootstock combined with 'Red Delicious' s t ra ins - morphological and anatomical development 25(1985)49

Granulation Mineral composition of leaves in relation to degree of granulat ion in sweet orange 9(1978)357

Effect of nut r ien t sprays on granulat ion and fruit quality of 'Dancy tangerine ' mandar in 14(1981)235

Effect of GA 3, Planofix (NAA) and Ethrel on granulat ion and fruit quality in 'Kaula' mandar in 14(1981)315

Grapefruit see Citrus grandis, C. paradisi

Grapevine see Vitis spp.

Greening-disease Evaluation of rough lemon s t ra ins and other rootstocks against greening-disease of citrus 18(1982/83)71

Grevi l lea sp . The effect of phosphorus on the growth of Grevillea 'Poorinda Firebird' in soil-less pot t ing-mixtures 11(1979)197

Growing systems Behaviour of some pesticides in a nutr ient- film and in a rock-wool sys tem 25(1985)1

G r o w t h The effect of day length, source of light and growth regulators on growth and flowering of Clerodendrum thomsonae Balf 1(1973)1

Growth and mineral distr ibution in grafted tomato/potato plants according to s ink number 1(1973)13

Effects of growth-regulat ing chemicals on two cultivars of mid-century hybrid lily 1(1973)133

Plant densi ty studies with direct seeded tomatoes in Ontaria, Canada 1(1973)309

The tulip shoot apex. II. Growth 2(1974)11

Effects of ancymidol and gibberellins A 3 and A4+ 7 on Tulipa gesneriana L. cv. Paul Richter dur ing development in the greenhouse 2(1974)55

Plant densi ty in relation to tulip bulb growth 2(1974)69

The effect of fiat plastic film covering on the development of lettuce in two places with different ecological conditions 2(1974)123

The influence of t iming of application and gibberellic acid on the effects of ancymidol on growth and flowering of Mid-Century Hybrid lily cv. Enchan tmen t 2(1974)153

Rootstock/scion relations in horticultural crop physiology 2(1974)221

Effects of air temperature, soil tempera ture and soil moisture on growth and development of tomato itself and grafted on its own and egg-plant rootstock 3(1975)85

The morphological development of cauliflower and broccoli cultivars depending on tempera ture 3(1975)95

Effects of tempera ture and daylength on growth and flowering of roselle, Hibiscus sabdariffa L. 3(1975)129

Effect of durat ion of after-r ipening and gibberellic acid on germinat ion of seeds and growth of seedlings of pecan in Egypt 3(1975)217

Comparison of chemical control and manua l runne r removal in summer-p lan ted strawberries 3(1975)259

An analysis of the growth of forced tulips. 1. Changes in plant f resh and dry weights during growth at two tempera tures 3(1975)309

An analysis of the growth of forced tulips. 2. Effects of low-temperature t rea tments dur ing development on plant s t ructure at an thes is 3(1975)373

Effects of flat plastic film covering and tunnel protection on the development of early lettuce 3(1975)405

The relation between method of propagation, plant densi ty and growth, mineral uptake and yield of dasheen (Colocasia antiquorum, Schott.) 4(1976)15

Growth and nut r ien t content of a glasshouse tomato crop grown in peat 4(1976)23

Controlling the growth and development of rose plants after plant ing 4(1978)63

A review of e thylene effects in bulbous plants 4(1976)101

The influence of ancymidol, chlormequat and daminozide on the growth and development of forced Dahlia variabilis Willd. 4(1976)123

Influence of the env i ronment on growth and development of chives (Allium schoenoprasum L.). I. Induction of the rest period 4(1978)211

Growth, flowering and runner ing of s t rawberry after daylength extension with

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incandescent and fluorescent lighting 4(1976)345

The photoperiodic control of rooting, growth and dormancy in Comus elba L. 5(1976)127

Effects of foiler application of boron on mango 5(1976)311

Effect of light, temperature and CO 2 on the growth of Campanula isophylla stock plants and on the subsequent growth and development of their cut t ings 6(1977)129

The effect of artificially extended daylengths and of sowing t imes on Antirrhinum majus 6(1977)149

The influence of preplant ing dips and postplant ing t empera tu res on root growth and development of nonpreeooled tulips, daffodils and hyac in ths 6{1977)157

Environmenta l and cultural effects on vegetative growth and flowering of selected "bedding" ornamentals . I. Night tempera ture 7(1977)67

Environmental and cultural effects on vegetative growth and flowering of selected "bedding" ornamentals. II. Night-break lighting and gibberellic acid applications 7(1977)81

The effect of vernalization on growth and chromone pattern of the medicinal Ammi visnaga L. 7(1977)107

Harvest-pruning and trellising of 'Sultana' vines. I. Effects on yield and vegetative growth 7(1977)115

Harvest-pruning and trellising of 'Sultana' vines. II. Effects on early spring development 7(1977)123

Chemical regulation of growth, flowering and fruiting in 'Sugarloai' pineapple 7(1977)143

The physiology of hyacinth bulbs. XI. The effect of gibberellic acid on the growth and flowering of variously chilled bulbs 7(1977)179

Influence of the environment on growth and development of chives (Allium schoenoprasum L). II. Breaking of the rest period and forcing 7(1977)213

Effect of salinity and water table on growth and tolerance of p lum and peach 7(1977)225

Some factors affecting the growth rate of sporophores of the cultivated m u s h r o o m 0(1978)27

Factors affecting the growth of in vitro cul tured lateral buds from Phalaenopsis flower stalks 8(1978)169

Effect of cycocel and spacings on the growth and volatile oil of Cyrnbopogon citratus 8(1978)237

401

Growth, sex expression, pollen germination and yield in pepper as affected by chlorflurenol 9(1978)15

Modification of episodic growth in Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' by gibberellic acid treatment 9(1978)83

The effect of overall herbicide systems of soil management on the growth and yield of apple trees 'Golden Delicious' 9(1978)127

Growth-abscission relationships in developing orange fruit 9(1978)137

The effects of GA 3, CCC and B-9 upon growth, development and organic compounds in Primula obconica 9(1978)175

Effect of s trat if icat ion-temperature, chemical t rea tments and seed coat on the growth of peach seedlings cultivar 'Sharbati ' 9(1978)9.59

Emergence and seedling growth of pepper as influenced by coil compaction, nut r ien t s ta tus and mois ture regime 9(1978)329

Effects of a u t u m n ni t rogen nutr i t ion and a winter res t -breaking spray on the growth, development and chemical composit ion of young 'Golden Delicious' apple trees grown in sand culture 10(1979)37

Effect of r inging and growth re tardants on growth and flowering of mango 10(1979)101

Effects of density, rectangulari ty and row orientat ion on apple trees, measured in a mult ivariated exper imenta l design 10(1979)155

Effect of a lumin ium on the growth of Areca t~iandra Roxb. in sand culture 10(1979)183

The effect of daylength and supplementa ry lighting on the growth of Begonia x hiemalis leaf cut t ings 10(1979)203

Effects of air and soil t empera tures on the growth of gerbera 10(1979)271

Field plots for the practical es t imat ion of pOtential yield 10(1979)309

The physiology of hyacin th bulbs. XV. The effect of gibberellic acid and silver ni trate on dormancy release and growth 11(1979)95

The effect of phosphorus on the growth of Grevillea 'Poorinda Firebird' in soil-less pot t ing-mixtures 11(1979)197

Effects of tempera ture on growth and development of Hybrid Tea-rose seedlings 11(1979)261

Growth and flowering of Nerine flexuosa elba 11(1979)281

Effect of t ransplant ing on the growth of muskmelons , and the redistr ibution of ni t rogen absorbed in the nurse ry 11(1979)329

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Seasonal effects on the cropping-cycle of lettuce in g lasshouses dur ing the winter I1(1979)371

Plant growth and dry-matter production of the WVilliams' banana in relation to supply of potassium, magnesium and manganese in sand culture 12(1980)27

Effect of exchangeable sodium percentage on the growth and mineral composition of "thompson Seedless' grapevines 12(1980)47

Response of tomato plants to foliar application of Afar and boron 12(1980)135

Effects of growth regulators on growth and flowering in Hippeast~um hybridum Hort. 12(1980)195

Effect of NaCI on growth, ion composit ion and ascorbic acid concentrat ions of capsicum fruit 12(1980)211

Growth and cation accumulation in spray carnations 13(1980)77

Effect of nitrogen form and rate on elemental content and growth of pyracantha, cotoneaster and weigela 13(1980)173

Growth, development and mineral contents of three cultivars of amarant 13(1980)181

Effects of irradiance on nutrient uptake, growth and cold hardiness of Viburnum opulus L 'Nanum' 13(1980)391

Plant form, growth rate and relative growth rate compared in conventional, semi-leafless and leafless peas 14(1981)9

Evaluation of potting-media, fertilizer source and rate of application on chemical composition and growth of Ligustrum japonicum Thunb. 14(1981)157

Growth and regeneration of plantlets in callus cultures of pineapple 14(1981)227

Anatomy of flower differentiation and abortion, in relation to the growth and development of Hybrid Tea-rose seedlings 14(1981)377

Development of lemon fruits originating at different blossom dates around the year 15(1981)23

Flower and corm development in gladiolus as affected by photoperiod 15(1981)187

Boron deficiency in relation to growth and thiocyanate toxin content of radish 15(1961)201

Response to tempera ture of Celosia argentea 15(1981)215

The effect of seed t r ea tment on the germinat ion and early growth of Euterpe edulis (family Palmae) 15(1981)239

Fertility-mycorrhizal-isolate interactions in production of containerized pin oak seedlings 15(1981)283

The effect of Pinus radiata bark toxicity on the early growth of plants in containers 15(1981)291

Comparison of composted hardwood and peat- based media for the production of seedlings, foliage and flowering plants 15(1981)311

A hypothesis to explain the relationship between low-temperature t reatment , gibberellin activity, curd initiation and matur i ty of cauliflower 15(1981)321

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to e n v i r o n m e n t I. Experimental techniques 16(1982)39 Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment . II. The effect of soil tempera ture on Chrysanthemum mori£olium Ramat 16(1982)47

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment . III. Design and funct ion of a growth chamber prototype 16(1982}57

Factors affecting differentiation and growth in vitro, and a mass-propagat ion scheme for Begonia x hiemalis 16(1982)65

Black plastic mulching, compared to other orchard soil m a n a g e m e n t methods 16(1982)131

In vitro morphogenes is and growth of Narcissus in response to tempera ture 16(1982)185

Yield, chemical composition, growth and matur i ty of Wv'illiams' banana fruit in relation to supply of potassium, magnes ium and manganese 16(1962)239

Agaricus rnacrosporus : an edible fungus with commercial potential 16(1982)273

Japanese holly growth and release pat tern of a m m o n i u m and nitrate f rom controlled-release fertilizers 16(1982)291

Some effects of varied magnes ium nutr i t ion on the growth and composit ion of olive plants (cultivar 'Chondrolia Chalkidikis') 17(1982)33

Effect of maleie hydrazide on vegetative growth, flowering and fruit ing of bottle gourd 17(1982)211 Cytokinins in citrus. II. Fluctuations during growth in juvenile and adult plants 17(1982)247

Effect of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae on growth of Chrysanthemum mori£olium Ramat 17(1982)265

Effect of day and n ight tempera ture dur ing long photoperiods on the vegetative growth and flowering of Chrysanthemum mori£olium Ramat 17(1982)271

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Changes in endogenous gibberellins during fruit growth in guava, with a general discussion 17(1982)353

Interaction of temperature and light on growth and development of Hybrid Tea-rose seedlings, with reference to breeding for low- energy requirements 17(1982)377

Poor anchorage and growth of spur 'Red Delicious' apple trees with deep crown roots 18(1982/83)45

The effect of duration of cold treatment on growth and flowering of liatris 18(1982/83)153

The effect of various iron-containing fertilizers on growth and propagation of Gladiolus grandiflorus 18(1982/83)169

The effect of root temperature on the development, growth and yield of 'Sonia' roses 18(1982/83)177

Influence of temperature on the growth of Solarium nigrum and Amaranthus hybridus 18(1982/83)305

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment . V. Effect of CO 2, 02 and light on ne t photosynthet ic rate in Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat 19(1983)133

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment . VI. Effect of CO S and artificial light on growth of Chrysanthemum mori£olium Ramat 19(1983)141

Regulation of growth and flowering in Polianthes tuberosa L. with gibberellic acid and Ethrel spray 19(1983)149

The effect of t empera ture on growth and dry- mat te r production of macadamia 19(1983)167

Slow-release fertilizer and water m a n a g e m e n t with container-grown Ligustrum texanum 19(1983)177

Root aerat ion in a deep hydroponic sys tem and its effect on growth and yield of tomato 19(1983)213

The effect of GA3-application on growth and flowering of liatris 19(1983)343

The influence of daminozide and maleic hydrazide on growth and ne t photosynthes i s of silver maple and Amer ican sycamore seedlings 19(1983)367

Effect of CO 2 en r i chmen t on photosynthesis , growth and yield of tomato 20(1983)1

Effect of reducing the infrared radiation of sunl ight on greenhouse temperature , leaf temperature , growth and yield 20(1983)15

The effect of seaweed concentrate on the growth of tomato plants in nematode- infes ted soil 20(1983)137

Relat ionship of endomycorrhizal associat ion of unsteri l ized soils with available soil

phosphorus, plant growth, phosphorus uptake and oil synthes is in peppermint 20(1983)185

The effect of plant densi ty and day- length on growth and development in the carnat ion 20(1983)193

Growth and yield response of 'Correlr peach t rees to fumigat ion with DBCP 20(1983)349

English walnut frui t growth and development 21(1983)19

Responses of potted tulips to novel growth- re tarding chemicals and interactions with t ime of forcing 21(1983)73

Effects of ni t rogen and phosphorus nutr i t ion on the growth of asparagus seedlings 21(1983)105

Flowering, vegetative growth and minera l nutri t ion of pot c h r y s a n t h e m u m s in sawdust and peat-lite media 21(1983)189

Effects of soil fertility on growth, nu t r ien t concentrat ion and mycorrhizal development of Liriodendron tulipi£era seedlings inoculated with the vesicular-arbuscular fungus, Glomus £asciculatus 21(1983)243

Effect of temperature and irradiance on vegetative and generative development in Pelargonium x hortorum 'Radio' 21(1983)283

Characteristics of birdsnest-type muskmelons 21(1983)341

Seasonal effects of radiation and temperature on growth of greenhouse lettuce in a high insolation desert environment 22(1984)9

SO2-induced effects and their amelioration by Ca(OH)2 solution in Vigna sinensis plants 22(1984)47

Influence of extended photoperiod and rooting media fertility on subsequent growth of Acer rubrum L. 'Red Sunset ' 22(1984)129

Effect of day and n ight t empera tures dur ing short photoperiods on growth and flowering of Chrysanthemum mori£olium Ramat 22(1984)373

The effects of daminozide and under-soi l heat ing on the growth of radish under winter conditions 23(1984)151

Interactions between root-zone tempera ture and light levels on growth, development and photosynthesis of Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. Cultivar 'Vendor' 23(1984)313

Production and growth analysis of plants from leaf cuttings, and from tissue cultures of disks from mature leaves and young axenic leaves of African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha Wendl.) 23(1984)361

Effect of GA 3, CCC, defoliation and quan tum flux densi ty on growth and flowering in Pelargonium x hortorum 23(1984)371

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The effect of nitrogen, volume of media, plant density and module shape on the growth of asparagus seedlings 24(1984)45

Effect of bulb storage temperature on leaf emergence and plant development during scale propagation of Lflium longiflorum 'White American' 24(1984)59

Relative sensitivity of a herbicide-resistant rutabaga genotype to cyanazine and metribuzin 24(1984)101

Interplant competition as a biasing factor in evaluating pre-treatment effects in cucumber 24(1984)115

The influence of naphthaleneacetic acid on the growth of in vitro cultivated seedlings of Bromeliaceae 24(1984)193

Effects of osmotic priming on seed germination and seedling growth in leek 24(1984)201

Seasonal effects of shading on growth of greenhouse lettuce and spinach 24(1984)231

The development of 'Delmas' pecan fruit, with special reference to growth phases and changes of lipids and potassium 24(1984)323

Environmental and chemical control of growth and flowering of Chamelaucium uncinatum Schauer 25(1985)287

Growth chambers Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment . III. Design and funct ion of a growth chamber prototype 16(1982)57

Growth characteristics Reviewing the length of the generat ion period and its shortening, particularly in tulips 1(1973)107

Genetic variation among American seed sources of Ailantl~us aitissima (Mill.) Swingle 2(1974)405

Influence of plant density and time of fertilizer application on growth characteristics, nutr ien t uptake and yield of tomato 7(1977)329

Stomatal and tree growth characterist ics of some crab apples 17(1982)327

Growth cycles Periodicity of growth in the Alstroemeria cultivars 'Campfire', 'Red Sunset ' and 'Zebra' 24(1984)359

Growth inhibiters Changes in endogenous cytokinin-like substances and growth inhibitors in Freesia corms during high-temperature treatment for breaking dormancy 8(1978)371

Effect of growth inhibitors on three ornamental species 9(1978)279

Naturally occurring auxins and inhibitor and their role in fruit growth and drop of mango 'Dashehari' 22(1984)241

G r o w t h pattern The changes in the growth pat tern of peas caused by flower formation 1(1973)77

Differentiation of propagules and crop growth pat tern in 20 pineapple cultivars 18(1982/83)215

G r o w t h periodicity Influence of medium-ni t rogen level on growth periodicity of IIex crenata Thunb. 'Helleri' 17(1982)81

Growth rate The growth rate and the variation in growth in relation to the stock plant of Hedera canariensis Willd. 'Gloire de Marengo' 4(1976)377

Growth regulators see also Abscisic acid, auxins, cytokinins, ethephon, ethrel, e thylene and gibberellins

The effect of day length, source of light and growth regulators on growth and flowering of Clerodendrum thomsonae Balf 1(1973)1

Natural frui t drop and induced abscission to facilitate mechanical harvest ing of Manzanillo and Souri olives 1(1973)63

Effects of growth-regulat ing chemicals on two cultivars of mid-century hybrid lily 1(1973)133

Growth regulators in frui t production reviewed from ISHS symposia at St. Paul and Long Ashton, 1972 1(1973)279

Carnation responses to spray applications of growth regulators 1(1973)351

Effects of ancymidol and gibberellins A a and A4+ 7 on Tulipa gesneriana L. cv. Paul Richter during development in the greenhouse 2(1974)55

Effects of succinic acid 2,2-dimethylhydrazide (SADH) on the translocation of assimilates in apple 20974)185

Effect of a-chloro-~(3-chloro-o-tolyl) propionitrile on ripening of apple fruits 20974)309

Hormonal regulation of physiological leaf spot and premature leaf abscission in 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 3(1975)285

The rest period of pecan in Egypt 3(1975)367

Influence of temperature, soil moisture and CCC on the flowering of Euphorbia hdgens 3(1975)393

Effects of succinic acid 2,2-dimethylhydrazide (SADH) on the gibberellin and abscisic acid levels in s tem tips of M26 apple rootstocks 4(1976)41

Screening of chemicals to regulate yield of Citrus sinensis 4(1976)55

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Chemical thinning of 'Satsuma' mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.) fruit by l- naphthaleneacetic acid: role of ethylene and cellulase 4(1978)167

Further studies on the reduction of seeds in mandarins by NAA sprays 4(1976)229

Induction of parthenocarpy in Cucumis melo by "PH 30.13" 5(1976)73

Propagation of l.J]ium hybrids. I. Dependence of bulblet production on time of scale removal and growth substances 5(1976)77

Effects of time of collection, growing- conditions of mother plants and growth regulators on rooting of cuttings of TeIopea speeiosissima (Proteaceae) 5(1976)153

Effects of e thephon and 2,4,5-T on fruit size, r ind p igments and al ternate bear ing of 'Imperial ' manda r in 5(1976)315

Effect of defoliation and growth subs tances on the development of the inflorescence in tomato 8(1977)27

Bulb-dip application of growth-regulat ing chemicals for inhibi t ing s tem elongation of 'Enchantment" and 'Harmony ' lilies 6(1977)71

Growth regulator t r ea tments to improve the yield of twin-scaled narc issus 6(1977)237

Chlormequat (CCC) induced e n h a n c e m e n t of flowering in carnat ion in relation to changes in carbohydrate metabol ism 6(1977)241

Pressur ized injection of aqueous solutions into tree t runks 8(1977)297

Chemical regulation of growth, flowering and fruit ing in 'Sugar loaf pineapple 7(1977)143

Flower-bud blast ing in tulip plants mediated by the hormonal s ta tus of the plant 7(1977)255

Ethrel s tudies on Petunia hybrida vilm. 7(1977)269

In vitro studies of controlling tomato puff iness by growth regulators 7(1977)319

The interaction of a dormancy-breaking cold t rea tment , ancymidol, and e thephon in relation to s tem elongation and flower production of Lilium cultivars 8(1978)57

Chemical "pinching" of pot c h r y s a n t h e m u m s with 2, 3-dihydro-5, 6-diphenyl-1,4-oxathiin 8(1978)81

Influence of dikegulac-sodium, Off-shoot-O and manua l p inching on rhododendrons 8(1978)163

In vitro culture of cotyledon t issue of Castanea sativa Mill. 8(1978)243

Growth hormones and in vitro callus formation of papaya 8(1978)357

Changes in endogenous cytokinin-l ike subs tances and growth inhibitors in Freesia

corms dur ing h igh- tempera ture t r ea tment for breaking dormancy 8(1978)371

Growth, sex expression, pollen germinat ion and yield in pepper as affected by chlorflurenol 9(1978)15

The effect of exogenous growth regulators in opening t ight carnat ion buds 9(1978)155

Effect of t empera tures and growth regulators on fruit malformat ion in tomato 10(1979)27

The influence of gibberellic acid, 2,4- dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and 6- benzylaminopur ine on fruit-set of Clementine manda r in 10(1979)285

Apical shoot tip culture of tomato 10(1979)337

Effect of p re t rea tment of stock plants of mango with cycocel, ethrel and morphact in on the rooting of cut t ings and air layers 10(1979)363

The use of growth regulators in citriculture; a review 11(1979)151

Influence of gibbereUic acid on early fruit development, diffusible growth substances and content of macronut r ien ts in seedless Clement ine manda r in 11(1979)337

The effect of indolebutyric acid and kinetin on shoot induction of cauliflower leaf cutt ings 11(1979)357

Effect of indolebutyric acid and sampling- dates on the rooting of four Tifia taxa 11(1979)391

Effects of gibberellic acid and cycocel on colouring and sizing of lemon 12(1980)177

Effects of growth regulators on growth and flowering in Hippeastrum hybridum Hort. 12(1980)195

Growth-regulator effect on New Guinea Impatiens hybrids 12(1980)293

Influence of growth regulators on setting, retent ion and weight of fruits in two cultivars of litehi 12(1980)321

Effects of abseisie acid and benzyladenine on irrigated and non-irr igated grapevines 13(1980)253

Stimulat ion of axillary shoot formation of cut t ings of Hyloeereus trigonus (Cactaceae) by pre-soaking in benzyladenine solution 13(1980)289

Tissue culture propagation of Lilium hybrids 14(1981)191

Growth regulator requi rements for adventi t ious regenerat ion from Lifium bulb- scale t issue in vitro, in relation to durat ion of bulb storage and cultivar 14(1981)261

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Effect of GA 3, Planofix (NAA) and Ethrel on granulation and fruit quality in 'Kaula' mandarin 14(1981)316

Metabolism and translocation of 1,2-14C(2 - chloroethyl) phosphonic acid in Prunus persica (L.)Batsch. 15(1981)33

Anther culture of Rosa 15(1981)61

The effects of growth subs tances and photoperiod on the development of shoot apices of Vitis cultured in vitro 16(1982)17

On the senescence of ovules in cherries 16(1982)29

The influence of wax emulsion, morphact in and gibberellic acid on the storage behaviour of Indian gooseberry fruits 16(1982)155

Micro-propagation of s t rawberry plants in vitro .- effect of growth regulators on incidence of mult i-apex abnormal i ty 16(1982)331

Shedding of the upper parts of grapevine shoots 16(1982)357

Effect of some growth regulators on sex expression of Momordica charantia L. 17(1982)107

Effect of maleic hydrazide on vegetative growth, flowering and fruiting of bottle gourd 17(1982)211

Effect of triacontanol on production and quality of flowers of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat 18(1982/83)87

Effect of exogenous growth regulators on flowering and cytokinin levels in azaleas 18(1982/83)143

Regulation of growth and flowering in Polianthes tuberosa L. with gibberellic acid and Ethrel spray 19(1983)149

The use of indoleaeetylamino acids in the in vitro propagation of Phalaenopsis orchids 19(1983)363

Interactions between floral morphology, position in cluster and 2,4-D treatments in three eggplant cultivars 20(1983)35

Responses of day-neutral , June-bear ing and everbearing s t rawberry cultivars to gibberellic acid and phthal imide t rea tments 22(1984)257

Endogenous plant growth substances content in young fruits of seeded and seedless Clement ine mandar in as related to fruit set and development 22(1984)265

Changes in activity of polyamine biosynthetic enzymes and in polyamine contents in developing fruit t i ssues of 'Murcott' manda r in 22(1984)359

Growth regulator and low-volume irrigation effects on grapefruit quality and fruit-drop 23(1984)35

Gibberellin-like s t imulat ion of celery (Apium graveolens L.) seed germinat ion by N- subst i tuted phthal imides 23(1984)113

Effect of GA 3, CCC, defoliation and quan tum flux densi ty on growth and flowering in Pelargonium x hortorum 23(1984)371

Defoliation of tree fruit nu r se ry stock with CGA-15281 24(1984)265

Effects of benzyladenine on bud break of roses 24(1984)379

Effects of Denapon and Ethrel on thinning grapes 25(1985)61

Differential control of length and number in adventitious roots of mung bean 25(1985)111

Environmental and chemical control of growth and flowering of Chamelaucium uncinatum Schauer 25(1985)287

G r o w t h r e t a r d a n t s The influence of t iming of application and gibberellic acid on the effects of aneymidol on growth and flowering of Mid-Century Hybrid lily cv. Enchan tmen t 2(1974)153

Screening of chemicals to regulate yield of Citrus sinensis 4(1976)55

The influence of ancymidol, chlormequat and daminozide on the growth and development of forced Dahlia variabilis Willd. 4(1978)123

Increasing fruit set in Vitis vinifera 6(1977)121

Pressurized injection of aqueous solutions into tree t runks 6(1977)297

Effect of cycocel and spacings on the growth and volatile oil of Cymbopogon citratus 8(1978)237

The effects of GA 3, CCC and B-9 upon growth, development and organic compounds in Primula obconica 9(1978)175

Auxin synergis ts in the rooting of mango cutt ings 9(1978)381

Effect of r inging and growth re tardants on growth and flowering of mango 10(1979)101

Response of potted tulips to new and establ ished growth-retarding chemicals 10(1979)237

Response of Lilium longiflorum to ancymidol bulb-dips 13(1980)93

An evaluation of new growth re tardants on Mid-Century Hybrid lilies 13(1980)349

The responses of virus-free and virus-infected lily 'Enchantment ' to the re tardants ancyrnidol, chlormequat chloride, mepiquat chloride and BTS 44 584, a te rnary su lphonium carbamate 17(1982)61

The influence of daminozide and maleic hydrazide on growth and ne t photosynthes is

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of silver maple and Amer ican sycamore seedlings 19(1983)367

Effects of growth re tardants on inflorescence development in tomato 20(1983)341

Effects of dikegulac on the vegetative development of grapevine (Vitis ~vd£era ) and olive (Olea europea) shoots 21(1983)147

The effect of p lant age at the t ime of t r ea tmen t on the response of radish to daminozide 22(1984)33

The effects of daminozide and under-soi l hea t ing on the growth of radish unde r winter conditions 23(1984)151

Pre-plant t r ea tmen t of Chrysanthemum x morffoIium with growth re tardants 23(1984)279

Comparison of a new triazole re ta rdant paclobutrazol (PP 333) with ancymidol, ch lorphonium chloride, daminozide and piproctanyl bromide, on s tem extension and inflorescence development in Chrysanthemum mori£olium Ramat 24(1984)349

G r o w t h stages Growth stages of Brassica crop protection purposes 24(1984)1

Guava see Psidium sp.

Gum duct |ormation Investigations on gum duct formation in cherries using a plastic embedding-medium 11(1979)247

Gummosis A review of e thylene effects in bulbous plants 4(1976)101

Gummy stem blight Host plant-emit ted volatiles as a factor in susceptibili ty in vitro of Cucumis and Cueurbi~ spp. to the fungus Mycosphaerella melonis 17(1982)311

Guzmania l ingu la ta The influence of naphthaleneacet ic acid on the growth of in vitro cultivated seedlings of Brome]iaceae 24(1984)193

Guzmania minor The influence of naphthaleneacetic acid on the growth of in vitro cultivated seedlings of Bromeliaceae 24(1984)193

Gynoecium Differential fertility in short-s tyled eggplant flowers 22(1964)39

Gypsoph i la p a n i c u l a t a Interaction of photoperiod and tempera ture in flowering-control of Gypsophila panicu]ata L. 16(1962)385

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Haemanthus x h y b r i d u s influence of temperature on the vegetative and generative development of Haemanthus x hybridus cv. 'KSnig Albert' 2(1974)357

H a k e a lanr ina Nutrition of container-grown Ca]]istemon citrinus and Hakea ]aurina 17(1982)159

Hardcore Incidence and severity of hardcore in sweet potatoes as affected by genetic line, curing, and lengths of 1°C and 21°C storage 13(1980)105 Harvesting costs Effects of shortening the maturity period on harvesting costs of autumn cauliflowers 2(1974)83 Harvesting, mechanical Natural frui t drop and induced abscission to facilitate mechanical harvesting of Manzanillo and Souri olives I(1973)63

Effects of simulated non-selective mechanical harves t ing on spear emergence of Asparagus officinalis L. 3(1975)157

A computer model s tudy of light interception by orchards in relation to mechanised harves t ing and m a n a g e m e n t 13(1980)1

H a r v e s t i n g m e t h o d Effects of method of harves t and interval between harvests on edible leaf yield in fluted pumpkin 21(1983)129

Harvesting time Ripening-behaviour of 'Dashehari ' mango in relation to harves t period 19(1983)263

Influence of the depth of the casing layer and the harves t ing t ime on changes of the water content of the casing layer and the subst ra te caused by the first f lush of m u s h r o o m s 21(1983)9

H e a d development Effects of soil t empera ture on head development of Cos lettuce 7(1977)97

H e a t sum Some aspects of seed germinat ion in vegetables. 1. The determinat ion and application of heat sums and minimum temperature for germination 2(1974)213

H e a t treatment Acquired tolerance of tomato fruits to sunscald 2(1974)29

The prevent ion of "three-leaved plants" in the forcing of Iris x hollandica by early hea t t r ea tment of stored bulbs or by e thephon field spraying 2(1974)101

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H e a v y metals Heavy metals and their neutral izat ion related to ornamenta l s 11(1979)291

Hedera canariensis The growth rate and the variation in growth in relation to the stock plant of Hedera canariensis Willd. 'Gloire de Marengo' 4(1976)377

Hemicellulose Cell wall development in the berries of two grapevines 20(1983)169

Herbicides Herbicide-impregnated mulches for weed control in container nurse ry stock 1(1973)185

The effect of overall herbicide sys tems of soil m a n a g e m e n t on the growth and yield of apple trees 'Golden Delicious' 9(1978)127

Tomato chloroplast photochemical sensitivity to metr ibuzin 17(1982)9

Effects of selected insecticides and herbicides on the carotene content of s u m m e r carrots 19(1983)33

The influence of herbicides on the soil microflora in a p lum orchard 23(1984)191

Relative sensitivity of a herbicide-resis tant rutabaga genotype to cyanazine and metr ibuzin 24(1984)101

Heritability Parent-offspring correlations and heritability of some characters in okra 10(1979)135

Heterosis Line x tester analysis of combining-abil i ty and heterosis for some economic characters in okra 9(1978)111

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Seasonal effects of light and auxin on the rooting of Hibiscus cut t ings 5(1976)345

Hibiscus sabdariffa Effects of tempera ture and daylength on growth and flowering of roselle, Hibiscus sabdariffa L. 3(1975)129

H i b i s c u s schizopetalus Seasonal effects of light and auxin on the rooting of Hibiscus cutt ings 5(1976)345

H i p p e a s t r u m hybridum Effects of growth regulators on growth and flowering in Hippeastrum hybridum Hort. 12(1980)195

Histochemistry Chilling-injury in cucumber fruits. VI. The mechan i sm of pectin de-methylat ion 9(1978)215

Histochemical survey of cell-wall polysaccharides of selected fruits 10(1979)141

U1trastructural and histochemical features of pistil of Malus communis : the stylar t ransmi t t ing t issue 12(1980)327

Differentiation of sieve tubes in compatible and incompatible P runus graft ings 15(1981)349

Histology Ultrastructural observation of lemon fruit abscission 4(1976)235

Rind blemish of citrus. II, Structure and ultrastructure 4(1976)329

Chilling-injury in cucumber fruits. If. Chemical analyses of leakage substances and anatomical observation of 6(1977)199

Histology of adventitious shoot and root formation on leaf-petiole cut t ings of Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch 'Aphrodite Peach' 8(1978)179

Histological observations on the initiation of the vegetative apex in tulip seeds cultured under low tempera tures 13(1980)161

Physiological disorders of the apple at mid- season stage of development 13(1980)227

Starch depletion and anatomical changes dur ing the rooting of Castanea sativa Mill. cuttings 13(1980)261

Localized cell growth in ethephon-treated olive leaf abscission zone 15(1981)341

Cellular image profile analysis of apples exhibiting corking disorders as related to calcium and potassium 16(1982)217

Studies of the banana fruit surface in relation to the effects of TAL Pro-long coating on gaseous exchange 24(1984)279

Graft union characteristics of M.26 apple rootstock combined with 'Red Delicious' strains - morphological and anatomical development 25(1985)49

Comparative morphology, phenology and production potential of banana cultivars 'Dwarf Cavendish' and "vVilliams' in the Eastern Transvaal lowveld 25(1985)149

Holly, Japanese s e e llex crenata

Howeia forsterana Long-term storage of foliage plants 24(1984)331

Humidity The influence of relative humidi ty and nutr i t ion on leaf t ipburn of s t rawberry 3(1975)339

Environmental factors affecting e thephon in olive 9(1978)21

Frui t-bud differentiation in mango 'Alphonso' and "rotapuri ' under mild tropical ra iny conditions 10(1979)95

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Volume and specific gravity of cucumber frui ts as affected by mois ture condition after harves t 12(1980)117

Plant m a n a g e m e n t of g reenhouse roses. Format ion of renewal canes 15(1981)67

Thermal screens - env i ronmenta l and plant s tudies 19(1983)201

Ripening-bebaviour of 'Dashehar i ' mango in relation to harves t period 19(1983)263

Long- term storage of yam pollen 20(1983)225

The effect of humidi ty in p lanta in r ipening 21(1983)37

Plant and in vitro factors inf luencing the micropropagat ion of Pelargonium cultivars by bud-tip culture 21(1983)53

Effects of n ight- t ime humidi ty and nut r ien t solution concentrat ion on the calicum content of tomato fruit 22(1984}207

Effects of h igh-humidi ty storage on quality, decay and storage life in cherry, lemon and peach fruits 23(1984)181

Humidity tent Use of humidi ty tents and an t i t ransp i ran ts in the acclimatization of t i ssue-cul tured plants to the greenhouse 23(1984)303

Hyacinth see Hyacinthus orientalis

Hyacinthus orient~lis Principles for forcing tulips, hyacinths , daffodils, Easter lilies and Dutch irises 2(1974)313

Propagation of hyac in ths by t issue culture 3(1975)21

Rapid vegetative propagation of Hyacinthus orientalis L. in vitro 3(1975)293

A review of e thylene effects in bulbous plants 4(1976)101

The influence of preplant~ng dips and postplanting temperatures on root growth and development of nonprecooled tulips, daffodils and hyacinths 6(1977)157

The physiology of hyacinth bulbs. XI. The effect of gibberellic acid on the growth and flowering of variously chilled bulbs 7(1977)179

The physiology of hyac in th bulbs. XV. The effect of gibberellie acid and silver ni t rate on dormancy release and growth 11(1979)95

Effects of bulb desiccation and storage on the in vitro propagation of hyac in th 23(1984)353

Hybridization Pollination m a n a g e m e n t for controlled hybridization of white y a m 25(1985)201

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Hybrid v i g o u r Hybrid vigour and gene action of two qualitative trai ts of flavour peppers in Nigeria 22(1984)321

Hydroponics Boron deficiency in relation to growth and thiocyanate toxin content of radish 15(1981)201

Root aerat ion in a deep hydroponic sys tem and its effect on growth and yield of tomato 19(1983)213

A method for es t imat ing K + and NO 3- uptake rate in hydroponics by a four-electrode conductivity sensor 21(1983)113

Hylocereus trigonus Stimulat ion of axiliary shoot format ion of cut t ings of Hylocereus trigonus (Cactaceae) by pre-soaking in benzyladenine solution 13(1980)289

Hypocotyl Relationship between position and morphogenet ic response of pepper hypocotyl explants cultured in vitro 15(1981)207

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llex crenata Distribution of llex and Juniperus roots in three conta iner-media 16(1982)191

Japanese holly growth and release pat tern of a m m o n i u m and nitrate from controlled-release fertilizers 16(1982)291

Influence of medium-ni t rogen level on growth periodicity of I]ex crenata Thunb. 'Helleri' 17(1982)81

Winter protection of container-grown nurse ry stock as affected by container design, hardening-off t ime and solar exposure 20(1983)275

Impatiens sp. Growth-regulator effect on New Guinea Impatiens hybrids 12(1980)293

Incompatibility Differentiation of sieve tubes in compatible and incompatible P runus graft ings 15(1981)349

Insecticides Effects of selected insecticides and herbicides on the carotene content of s u m m e r carrots 19(1983)33

Cultivar differences in the effects of fungicide and insecticide t r ea tmen t of apples 23(1984)67

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Effects of Denapon and Ethrel on thinning grapes 25(1985)61

Intensive horticulture, general Economic equilibrium in the Westland: an experimental analysis 3(1975)29

Intercropping An experiment in intercropping cucumbers and tomatoes in southern Michigan, U.S.A. 18(1982/83)1

Internal breakdown Storage quality of 'Cox's Orange Pippin' apples grown on a range of rootstocks 7(1977)339

The relative effects of rootstocks and calcium sprays on the appearance of internal breakdown and superficial scald of 'Red Delicious' apples during storage 9(1978)245

Interplant competition Interplant competition as a biasing factor in evaluating pre-treatment effects in cucumber 24(1984)I 15

Interstocks An evaluation of the interaction between interstocks and rootstocks on the yield and tree size of 'Valencia' orange 19(1983)229

lpomoea batatas Incidence and severity of hardcore in sweet potatoes as affected by genetic line, curing, and lengths of I°C and 21°C storage 13(1980)105

Evaluation of sources of propagating-material for sweet-potato production 18(1982)1

Adventitious shoot formation from sections of sweet potato grown in vitro 20(1983)119

Sweet-potato productivity as affected by recurrent use of vines as planting-material 20(1983)319

Iris see Iris spp.

I r i s hollandica Principles for forcing tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, Easter lilies and Dutch irises 2(1974)313

Propagation of Dutch iris by tissue culture ~(1976)163

Cytokinins in iris bulb-scales under flower- inducing conditions 21(1983)155

I r i s sp. Interrelated effects of short-term treatment with nutritive solution and shipment conditions on the quality of iris flowers 19(1983)161 I r i s x hollandlca The prevention of "three-leaved plants" in the forcing of Iris x hollandica by early heat treatment of stored bulbs or by ethephon field spraying 2(1974)101

Iron Peroxidase activity as an indicator of the iron status of conifers 7(1977)181

The effect of various iron-containing fertilizers on growth and propagation of Gladiolus grandiflorus 18(1982/83)169 Iron deficiency Response of iron-deficient citrus trees to foliar iron sprays with a low-surface-tension surfactant 15(1981)227

Irrigation The influence of moisture regime on greenhouse rose production in various growth media 1(1973)239

Studies with ethephon for facilitating olive harvest 3(1975)163

Review on water and crop quality 5(1976)193

Effect of different soil moisture regimes and canopy wetting on 'Baecara' roses 5(1976)277

Uptake of nutrients by banana at the 8th- and 19th-leaf stage 7(1977)55

The effects of irrigation, fertilization and organic matter on roses grown in four soils in the greenhouse 9(1978)181

Effects of abscisic acid and benzyiadenine on irrigated and non-irrigated grapevines 13(1980)253

The effect of trickle irrigation, misting and row position on the incidence of tipburn of field lettuce 15(1981)101

Optimization of the water application in greenhouse tomatoes by introducing a tensiometer-controlled drip-irrigation system 18(1982/83)9

Influences of water status and temperature on leaf elongation in strawberry 18(1982/83)77

Stomatal behavior and leaf water status of strawberry in different growth environments 18(1982/83)101

Slow-release fertilizer and water management with container-grown Ligustrum texanum 19(1983)177

Acclimation of citrus to water stress 20(1983)267

The influence of soil moisture stress and plant populations on the yield of pickling cucumbers 21(1983)217

The effect of sprinkler and drip irrigation on lime-induced chlorosis of citrus 22(1984)249

Flowering-pattern and yield components at inflorescence nodes of snap bean as affected by irrigation and plant density 23(1984)9

Growth regulator and low-volume irrigation effects on grapefruit quality and fruit-drop 23(1984)35

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Isozymes Characterizat ion of Rhododendron simsii Planch. cultivars by flavonoid and i soenzyme markers 11(1979)175

The use of peroxidase po lymorphism in the identification of apple scion cultivars 18(1982/ 83)253

The between- and within-grape-cul t ivars genetic variation 19(1983)321

Kohlrabi see Brassica oleracea

Kumquat see Fortunella crassifolia

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J a e k f r u i t see Artocarpus heterophyllus

Juglans regia English walnut fruit growth and development 21(1983)19

Jujube see Ziziphus mauritania

Juniper, creeping see Juniperus horizont.alis

Juniperus eonferta Effects of organic mat te r and controlled- release fertilizer on nu t r i en t re tent ion dur ing in te rmi t ten t -mis t propagat ion 8(1978)155

Juniperus horizontalis Identification of Juniperus horizontalis Moench. cultivars by foliage monoterpenes 6(1977)143

Distribution of Ilex and Juniperus roots in three conta iner-media 16(1982)191

Juniperus spp. Monoterpene composit ion of foliage of 9 Juniperus species 5(1976)85

Jute see Corchorus olitorius

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Kale see Brassica oleracea

K i w i see Actinidia chinensis

Lactuca sativa The effect of fiat plastic film covering on the development of lettuce in two places with different ecological conditions 2(1974)123

Low tempera ture effect on lettuce seed germinat ion 2(1974)209

Effects of flat plastic film covering and tunne l protection on the development of early lettuce 3(1975)405

The effects of pre-sowing seed t r ea tments on the germinat ion and emergence of lettuce seeds at h igh salt concentrat ions 5(1976)I

The effect of boron on t ipburn and auxin activity in lettuce 5(1976)215

Influence of tempera ture on seed dormancy in lettuce 6(1977)1

Water relations of lettuce. I. Internal physical aspects for two cultivars 7(1977)9

Water relations of lettuce. II. Effects of drought on gas exchange properties of two cultivars 7(1977)19

Effects of soil t empera ture on head development of Cos lettuce 7(1977)97

Effects of copper deficiency and l iming on the yield, quality and copper s ta tus of tomatoes, lettuce and cucumbers grown in peat 9(1978)199

Influence of oxygen, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide levels on decay of head lettuce after harves t 9(1978)207

Seasonal effects on the cropping-cycle of lettuce in g lasshouses dur ing the winter 11(1979)371

Plant characterist ics for dist inction of diploid, triploid and tetraploid lettuce 12(1980)109

Effect of tempera ture on photosynthes is of lettuce adapted to different light and tempera ture conditions 13(1980)115

The effect of trickle irrigation, mis t ing and row position on the incidence of t ipburn of field lettuce 15(1981)101

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Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment . III. Design and funct ion of a growth chamber prototype 16(1982)57

Comparisons of the use of pre-germinated, dry and pelleted seeds for block-raising of g lasshouse lettuce 17(1982)15

A greenhouse method for screening lettuce for resis tance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum 18(1982/ 83)201

The relationship between leaf growth, calcium accumulat ion and distribution, and t ipburn development in field-grown but te rhead lettuce 21(1983)123

Seasonal effects of radiation and tempera ture on growth of greenhouse lettuce in a h igh insolation desert env i ronment 22(1984)9

Race-specific factors of resis tance to Bremia lactucae in the world assor tment of lettuce 22(1984)23

Seasonal effects of shading on growth of greenhouse lettuce and spinach 24(1984)231

Mid-storage and pre-sowing seed t r ea tment for lettuce and carrot 25(1985)11

Lagenaria siceraria Effect of maleic hydrazide on vegetative growth, flowering and fruit ing of bottle gourd 17(1982)211

Lateral bud control Chemical control of side shoots in the tomato 3(1975)331

Lateral bud removal Controlling the growth and development of rose plants after plant ing 4(1976)63

Plant m a n a g e m e n t of greenhouse roses. Lateral bud removal 14(1981)387

L a ~ y r u s odora tus Effects of tempera ture and seed coat t rea tments on germinat ion of sweet pea 5(1976)139

Lavandula ang~sfifolia Rooting of shoot cut t ings of o rnamenta l shrubs after immers ion in auxin-containing solutions 4(1978)91

Lavender, common see Lavandula angustifolia

Leaching Leaching-losses of ni t rogen from pot c h r y s a n t h e m u m s with controlled-release or liquid fertilization 17(1982)145

Leaching of applied phosphorus in container media 22(1984)275

Lead Heavy metals and their neutral izat ion related to o rnamenta l s 11(1979)291

Leaf area Est imat ing leaf area of plantain 11(1979)31

Comparative morphology, phenology and production potential of banana cultivars 'Dwarf Cavendish' and ~b'illiams' in the Eastern Transvaal lowveld 25(1985)149

L e a f characteristics Comparison of methods of es t imat ing leaf- surface area through leaf characterist ics in some cultivars of Mangi£era indica 8(1978)341

Variations among physiological, morphological and biochemical characterist ics of evergreen azalea (Rhododendron simsii Planch.) cultivars 22(1984)147

Leaf chemical composition Monoterpene composit ion of foliage of 9 Juniperus species 5(1976)85

Leaf development Flower production in Gerbera. L Correlations between shoot, leaf and flower formation in seedlings 1(1973)221

Leaf production and growth in Begonia x hiema]is under long and short days 6(1978)289

Leaf drop Review on leaf spot and leaf drop: a physiological disorder of the 'Golden Delicious' apple 1(1973)231

Hormonal regulation of physiological leaf spot and premature leaf abscission in 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 3(1975)285

Leaf elongation Interaction with salinity of GA3-induced leaf elongation, petiole pi th iness and bolting in celery 13(1980)135

Influences of water s tatus and tempera ture on leaf elongation in s t rawberry 18(1982/83)77

L e a f emergence Effect of bulb storage tempera ture on leaf emergence and plant development during scale propagation of Lilium longiflorum 'White American ' 24(1984)59

L e a f growth The effect of tempera ture on growth and development of cultivars of radish under winter conditions 5(1978)111

The relationship between leaf growth, calcium accumulat ion and distribution, and t ipburn development in field-grown but te rhead lettuce 21(1983)123

L e a f mineral status Nutritional s tatus of some fruit t rees grown on normal and alkali soils 5(1976)243

Sampling for mineral content in leaves of mango cultivar 'Dashehari ' 5(1976)255

Effect of salinity and water table on the mineral content of p lum and peach 7(1977)347

Mineral composition of leaves in relation to degree of granulat ion in sweet orange 9(1978)357

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Effects of a u t u m n ni t rogen nutr i t ion and a winter res t -breaking spray on the growth, development and chemical composit ion of young 'Golden Delicious' apple t rees grown in sand culture 10(1979)37

Sampling for mineral content in leaves of guava cultivar 'Lucknow-49' 11(1979)163

Effect of exchangeable sod ium percentage on the growth and mineral composit ion of " rhompson Seedless' grapevines 12(1980)47

Growth, development and minera l contents of three cultivars of amaran t 13(1980)181

Effects of t ime and rate of nu t r ien t application on foliar nut r ien t concentrat ion and cold hard iness in Viburnum species 13(1980)271

Standardizat ion of leaf-sampling techniques for minera l composit ion of leaves of mango cultivar 'Chausa ' 13(1980)323

Effect of root temperature , rootstock and fertilization on bud-break, shoot growth and composit ion of 'Cahernet Sauvignon' grapevines 13(1980)339

Nitrogen fertilizer and fruit removal effects upon leaf mineral content in apple trees 18(1982/83)49

Effect of rootstocks on the leaf mineral content of citrus 23(1984)163

L e a f nitrogen Leaf ni t rogen s ta tus as influenced by varying levels of ni t rogen application and its relat ionship with yield in 'Kew' pineapple 7(1977)137

L e a f n u t r i e n t status Evaluation of exist ing critical limits of leaf nu t r ien t s tandards in mango 8(1978)349

Some effects of orchard soil m a n a g e m e n t on sward composition, levels of available nut r ien ts in the soil, and leaf nu t r i en t content of ma ture 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 13(1980)15

The nutrient levels in fruiting and non- fruiting terminals of three mango cultivars 15(1981)355

Influence of rootstocks on the leaf nut r ien t composit ion of two scion cult ivars of manda r i n 16(1982)163

Effect of foliar application of u rea on leaf nu t r i en t s ta tus and yield of 'Kew' pineapple 18(1982/83)225

L e a f p e r o x i d a s e a c t i v i t y Peroxidase activity as an indicator of the iron s ta tus of conifers 7(1977)161

L e a f r e m o v a l The role of flower and leaves in cut flower water uptake 2(1974)293

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Effect of the amoun t and posit ion of leaf t i ssue on the yield of s ingle- t russ tomatoes 3(1975)303

L e a f senescence Some factors affecting the response of grapevines to e thephon 3(1975)275

L e a f spot Review on leaf spot and leaf drop: a physiological disorder of the 'Golden Delicious' apple 1(1973)231

Hormonal regulat ion of physiological leaf spot and p rematu re leaf abscission in 'Golden Delicious' apple t rees 3(1975)285

Host nutr i t ion and severity of Myrothecium leaf spot of Dieffenbachia maculata 'Perfection' 25(1985)85

Leaf water conductance The effects of some chemical t r ea tments on leaf water conductance of cut, flowering s tems of Chrysanthemum morifolium 6(1977)167

L e a f w a t e r p o t e n t i a l Acclimation of citrus to water s t ress 20(1983)267

Diurnal frui t shr inkage in apple as affected by leaf water potential and vapour pressure deficit of the air 22(1984)81

Seasonal t rends in hydraulic conductance of field-grown 'Valencia' orange t rees 23(1984)169

L e a f w a t e r s t a t u s Stomatal behavior and leaf water s ta tus of s t rawberry in different growth env i ronments 18(1982/63)101

Leaves, nutrient transport Review on physiological pa thways of foliar absorption 7(1977)291

L e e k see Allium porrum

Legno r iecio Performance and compatibility of 'Muscat Gordo BlancG grape on eight rootstocks 16(1982)367

Lemon see Citrus limon, C. limonia

Lemon grass see Cymbopogon citratus

Lemon, rough see Citrus jambhiri

L e t t u c e see Lactuca sativa

L e t t u c e drop A greenhouse method for screening lettuce for resis tance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum 18(1982/ 83)201

L i a t r i s see Liatris spicata

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Lia t r i s spicata The effect of durat ion of cold t r ea tment on growth and flowering of liatris 18(1982/83)153

The effect of GA3-application on growth and flowering of liatris 19(1983)343

Bud opening of cut liatris flowers 23(1984)85

Light The effect of day length, source of light and growth regulators on growth and flowering of Clerodendrum thomsonae Ball 1(1973)1

Light studies in a spacing trial with apple on a dwarfing and a semi-dwarf ing rootstock 1(1973)25

Stock plant shading and rooting of dahlia cut t ings 1(1973)125

The influence of light intensity, t empera ture and carbon dioxide concentrat ion on an thocyanin content and blueing of 'Baccara' roses 1(1973)157

Review on leaf spot and leaf drop: a physiological disorder of the 'Golden Delicious' apple 1(1973)231

Improvement of opening of cut gladioli flowers by pre t rea tment with high sugar concentrat ions 1(1973)357

Induction of sunscald damage in tomatoes under natural and controlled conditions 2(1974)265

Flower initiation and development in the glasshouse rose 2(1974)273

Flower formation of Calceolaria x herbeohybrida Voss 3(1975)45

Flower bud atrophy in 'Baccara' roses. II. The effect of envi ronmenta l factors 3(1975)383

The effect of various envi ronmenta l factors on flowering of gladiolus. I. Light intensi ty 4(1976)131

Influence of the envi ronment on growth and development of chives (Allium schoenoprasum L.). I. Induction of the rest period 4(1976)211

Effect of light intensi ty on s t amen development in the s t rawberry cultivar 'Glasa' 4(1976)255

Growth, flowering and runner ing of s trawberry after daylength extension with incandescent and f luorescent l ighting 4(1976)345

Seasonal effects of light and auxin on the rooting of Hibiscus cut t ings 5(1976)345

The effect of light and CO 2 on the carbohydrates in stock plants and cutt ings of Campanula isophylla Moretti 5(1976)353

Effect of light conditions on the development of the inflorescence in tomato 6(1977)15

Effect of light, tempera ture and CO 2 on the growth of Campanula isophylla stock plants and on the subsequent growth and development of their cutt ings 6(1977)129

Responses of glasshouse roses to light conditions 6(1977)223

The effect of tempera ture and light on flower development in Pelargonium x domesticum 8(1978)75

Vegetative and floral bud abortion in cucumber plants: hormonal and envi ronmenta l effects 9(1978)317

The effect of daylength and supplementary lighting on the growth of Begonia x hiemalis leaf cutt ings 10(1979)203

The light requi rement for propagating hardy ornamenta l species from leafy cutt ings 10(1979)217

Growth and flowering of Nerine flexuosa alba 11(1979)281

Effect of the light intensi ty dur ing flowering on s t amen development in the s t rawberry cultivars 'Karina ' and 'Sivetta' 12(1980)343

Effect of the light in tensi ty on forcing of the s t rawberry cultivar 'Glasa' 13(1980)33

Effect of tempera ture on photosynthes is of lettuce adapted to different light and tempera ture conditions 13(1980)115

Promotion of flowering by photoperiodic lighting in winter-grown gladiolus planted at high densit ies 14(1981)367

Anther culture of Rosa 15(1981)61

Flower and corm development in gladiolus as affected by photoperiod 15(1981)187

Stock plant irradiation and rooting of c h r y s a n t h e m u m cuttings in light or dark 15(1981)245

Crocus-forcing in artificial light 15(1981)263

Effects of shoot size, number of cont inuous- light cycles and solar radiation on flower initiation in the carnat ion 15(1981)267

Rooting of Berberis and Ligustxum cutt ings f rom stock plants grown at selected light intensit ies 16(1982)85

The influence of temperature on photosynthes is of different tomato genotypes 16(1982)I09

The influence of irradiance and external CO 2- concentrat ion on photosynthes is of different tomato genotypes 16(1982)117

Interaction of photoperiod and tempera ture in flowering-control of Gypsophila paniculam L. 16(1982)385

The effect of light and of explant orientation on the regenerat ion and subsequent growth of

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bulblets on Lilium longiflorum Thunb. bulb scale sections cultured in vitro 17(1982)129

Effect of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae on growth of Chrysanthemum mori£olium R amat 170982)265

The influence of i l lumination levels of daylength extension on yield of winter-grown gladioli in Queens land 17(1982)277

Callus induction and culture of Rosa 17(1982)381

Root ing-enhancement of Rosa hybrida for t i ssue culture propagation 17(1982)371

Interaction of tempera ture and light on growth and development of Hybrid Tea-rose seedlings, with reference to breeding for low- energy requi rements 17(1982)377

Regulation of pos tharves t flower senescence in Zinnia elegans Jaeq. 17(1982)391

The efficiency of different light sources in inducing spray carnat ion flowering 18(1982/ 83)159

The exis tence of a critical period for the abscission and a non-critical period for blast ing of f lower-buds in Lilium ' Enchan tmenf ; influence of light and e thylene 18(1982/83)287

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment . V. Effect of CO 2, 02 and light on net photosynthet ic rate in Chrysanthemum mori£olium Ramat 19(1983)133

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment . VI. Effect of CO 2 and artificial light on growth of Chrysanthemum mori£olium Ramat 19(1983)141

The effect of p lant densi ty and day- length on growth and development in the carnat ion 20(1983)193

The effect of q u a n t u m flux densi ty and ne t photosynthet ic rate on morphology and t ime to flower of hybrid ge ran iums 21(1983)273

Variations among physiological, morphological and biochemical characteris t ics of evergreen azalea (Rhododendron simsii Planch.) cultivars 22(1984)147

Light responses of photosynthes i s and t ranspi ra t ion of two tomato eultivars under ambien t and altered CO 2 and 02 23(1984)119

Dynamic climate control; an optimization s tudy for ear l iness of cucumber production 23(1984)137

Interact ions between root-zone tempera ture and light levels on growth, development and photosynthes i s of Lyeopersicon esculentum Mill. Cultivar 'Vendor' 23(1984)313

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Effect of GA 3, CCC, defoliation and q u a n t u m flux densi ty on growth and flowering in Pelargonium x hortorum 23(1984)371

Interplant competit ion as a biasing factor in evaluat ing pre - t rea tment effects in cucumber 24(1984)115

Effect of supplementary light to mother plants on adventi t ious shoot formation in flower peduncle segments of Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch in vitro 25(1985)77

Light flux density t a b l e s Tables for calculating desired light flux densi t ies for horticultural crops 1(1973)263

Light interception A computer model s tudy of light interception by orchards in relation to mechanised harves t ing and m a n a g e m e n t 13(1980)1

Lignification The effect of gibberellic acid on ligniflcation and peroxidase activity in dwarf bean 5(1976)297

Ligustrum j apon icum Effects of organic mat te r and controlled- release fertilizer on nut r ien t retent ion dur ing in termi t ten t -mis t propagation 8(1978)155

Effect of growth inhibitors on three o rnamenta l species 9(1978)279

Evaluation of pott ing-media, fertilizer source and rate of application on chemical composit ion and growth of I-Jgustrum japonicum Thunb. 14(1981)157

Ligus t rum obtus i fo l ium Rooting of Berberis and L/gus t rum cutt ings f rom stock plants grown at selected light intensit ies 16(1982)85

Ligus t rum texanum Slow-release fertilizer and water m a n a g e m e n t with container-grown Ligustrum t exanum 19(1983)177

Lilium auratum A scheme for mass propagation of Lilium in vitro 18(1982/83)353

Lilium longiflorum Principles for forcing tulips, hyacinths , daffodils, Easter lilies and Dutch irises 2(1974)313

Response of Lilium longiflorum to ancymidol bulb-dips 13(1980)93

Influence of ethanol on e thylene b iosynthes is and flower senescence of cut carnat ion 13(1980)361

The effect of light and of explant orientation on the regenerat ion and subsequen t growth of bulblets on Lilium longiflorum Thunb. bulb scale sections cultured in vitro 17(1982)129

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Effects of pre- and post-bloom tempera ture regimes on development of Lilium longiflorum Thunb. 18(1982/83)363

Effect of bulb storage tempera ture on leaf emergence and plant development dur ing scale propagation of Lilium longiflorum 'White American ' 24(1984)59

Effect of tempera ture on bulb growth capacity and sensitivity to s u m m e r sprouting in Lilium longi£1orum Thunb. 25(1985)177

The effect of sucrose, silver th iosulphate and 8-hydroxyquinoline citrate on the quality of Lilium inflorescences cut at the bud stage and stored at low tempera ture 25(1985)297

Lilium rubellum In vitro bulblet formation from leaf segments of lilies, especially Lilium rubellum Baker 11(1979)379

Bulblet-productivity of explants from scales, leaves, s tems and tepals Of Lillum rubellum Baker 22(1984)391

Lilium speciesum Effects of gibberellins and benzyladenine on dormancy and flowering of Li]ium speciosum 10(1979)255

A scheme for mass propagation of Lilium in vitro 18(1982/83)353

Lilium spp. The influence of t iming of application and gibberellic acid on the effects of ancymidol on growth and flowering of Mid-Century Hybrid lily cv. Enchan tmen t 2(1974)153

A review of ethylene effects in bulbous plants 4(1976)101

Propagation of Lilium hybrids. I. Dependence of bulblet production on t ime of scale removal and growth substances 5(1976)77

Propagation of Liflum hybrids. II. Production of plantlets from bulb-scale callus cultures for increased propagation rates 5(1976)161

Bulb-dip application of growth-regulat ing chemicals for inhibit ing s tem elongation of 'Enchantment ' and 'Harmony' lilies 6(1977)71

The interaction of a dormancy-breaking cold t reatment , ancymidol, and e thephon in relation to s tem elongation and flower production of Lilium cultivars 8(1978)57

In vitro bulblet formation from leaf segments of lilies, especially Lillum rubellum Baker 11(1979)379

An evaluation of new growth re tardants on Mid-Century Hybrid lilies 13(1980)349

Tissue culture propagation of Lilium hybrids 14(1981)191

Growth regulator requi rements for adventi t ious regenerat ion from Lilium bulb-

scale tissue in vitro, in relation to duration of bulb storage and cultivar 14(1981)261

The responses of virus-free and virus-infected lily 'Enchantmenf to the retardants ancymidol, chlormequat chloride, mepiquat chloride and BTS 44 584, a ternary sulphonium carbamate 17(1982)61

The existence of a critical period for the abscission and a non-critical period for blasting of flower-buds in Li]ium 'Enchantment'; influence of light and ethylene 18(1982/83)287

L i l i u m t i g r i n u m Effects of growth-regulating chemicals on two cultivars of mid-century hybrid lily 1(1973)133

Lily see Lflium spp.

Lime see Citrus aurantiifolia, C. limonia

Effects of copper deficiency and l iming on the yield, quality and copper s ta tus of tomatoes, lettuce and cucumbers grown in peat 9(1978)199

Nutrit ion of container-grown Cal]istemon citrinus and Hakea Iaurina 17(1982)159

Linden see Tilia spp.

Lipids The development of 'Delmas' pecan fruit, with special reference to growth phases and changes of lipids and potass ium 24(1984)323

L i r i o d e n d r o n t u l i p i f e r a Effects of soil fertility on growth, nut r ien t concentrat ion and mycorrhizal development of Liriodendron tulipifera seedlings inoculated with the vesicular-arbuscular fungus, Glomus fasciculatus 21(1983)243

Effects of benomyl on growth of Liriodendron tulipifera L. seedlings inoculated with the vesicular-arbuscular fungus, Glomus fasciculatus 21(1983)253

L i t c h i chlnensis Influence of growth regulators on setting, retention and weight of frui ts in two cultivars of litchi 12(1980)321

The control of rotting and browning of litchi fruit by hot benomyl and plastic film 16(1982)253

A scanning electron microscope s tudy of flowers of avocado, litchi, macadamia and mango 16(1982)263

The developmental pat terns of fruit t i ssues and their correlative relat ionships in Litchi chinensis Sonn. 19(1983)335

The control of floral initiation in lychee: a review 21(1983)201

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The pat tern and control of reproductive development in lychee: a review 22(1984)333

Propagation of lychee: a review 25(1985)31

Lodging Relationship between lodging, morphological characters and yield of tomato cultivars 13(1980)143 Lupin see Lupinus hartwegii

Lupinus hartwegii Prolongation of vase-life of Lupinus hart-wegii Lindl. by chemical t rea tments 7(1977)377

Lychee see Litchi chinensis

Lycopersicon esculentum Growth and mineral distribution in grafted tomato/potato plants according to sink number 1(1973)13

Plant density studies with direct seeded tomatoes in Ontaria, Canada 1(1973)309

Acquired tolerance of tomato fruits to sunscald 2(1974)29

Characterisation of the germination responses to temperature of vegetable seeds. I. Tomatoes 2(1974)35

Vegetable production and research in tropical Africa 2(1974)199

Induction of sunscald damage in tomatoes unde r natural and controlled conditions 2(1974)265

Economic equil ibrium in the Westland: an exper imenta l analysis 3(1975)29

Effects of air temperature , soil t empera ture and soil mois ture on growth and development of tomato itself and g r a f ~ d on its own and egg-plant rootstock 3(1975)65

Condit ioning of tomato fruit against sunscald 3(1975)83

Studies on the accumulat ion of ni trate in tomato fruit for canning 3(1975)109

Crop production in recirculating nut r ien t solution 3(1975)251

Effect of the amoun t and posit ion of leaf t issue on the yield of s ingle- t russ tomatoes 3(1975)303

Chemical control of side shoots in the tomato 3(1975)331

Growth and nut r ien t content of a g lasshouse tomato crop grown in peat 4(1976)23

Cont inuous propagation of tomato plants by m e a n s of callus cul tures 4(1976)221

Effects of pre-sowing seed t r ea tments and tempera tures on tomato seed germinat ion and seedling emergence 5(1976)101

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Review on water and crop quality 5(1978)193

The effect of different partial pressures of oxygen and ethylene on the ripening of tomato fruits 5(1976)227

Effect of light condit ions on the development of the inflorescence in tomato 6(1977)15

Effect of defoliation and growth subs tances on the development of the inflorescence in tomato 6(1977)27

Competit ion effects between fruit t russes of the tomato plant 7(1977)37

Aliphatic alcohols as p run ing-agents for tomato side shoots 7(1977)43

Nutrit ional control of a nutr ient-f i lm tomato crop 7(1977)189

In vitro s tudies of controlling tomato puffiness by growth regulators 7(1977)319

Influence of plant densi ty and t ime of fertilizer application on growth characteristics, nu t r ien t uptake and yield of tomato 7(1977)329

The op t imum fertility conditions for maximizing yield and quality of tomatoes in the open field 8(1978)199

Effect of mois ture s t ress on the e thephon response in tomatoes 8(1978)299

The influence of pre-sowing seed t rea tments on germinat ion and emergence of tomato 'New Yorker' at low tempera tures 9(1978)119

Effects of copper deficiency and l iming on the yield, quality and copper s ta tus of tomatoes, lettuce and cucumbers grown in peat 9(1978)199

In vitro studies of controlling tomato puffiness enhanced by temperature, ni t rogen source and sucrose concentrat ion 9(1978)295

Effect of phosphorus supply on acid phospha tase activity in the leaves of tomato plants 9(1978)303

Effect of t empera tures and growth regulators on fruit malformat ion in tomato 10(1979)27

Growing of processing-tomato plants under water-deficiency conditions: mulching with t r ansparen t polyethylene 10(1979)117

Histechemical survey of cell-wall pelysaccharides of selected fruits 10(1979)141

Apical shoot tip culture of tomato 10(1979)337

Seed-sprout ing in tomato fruits 11(1979)131

Seed t r ea tment for viability, vigour and productivity of tomato 11(1979)365

A comparison of methods of growing tomato t ransplants 12(1980)125

Response of tomato plants to foliar application of Alar and boron 12(1980)135

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The relation between water stress and the climacteric in respiration of some fruits 12(1980)259

Relationship between lodging, morphological characters and yield of tomato cultivars 13(1980)143 Combining-ability for yield and its components in tomato 14(1981)125

A comparative study of the cytokinins present in the roots of tomato plants grown in nutrient-film culture and in soil 14(1981)201

Studies on canning-qualities of tomato 14(1981)299

The influence of temperature on photosynthesis of different tomato genotypes 16(1982)109

The influence of irradiance and external CO 2- concentration on photosynthesis of different tomato genotypes 16(1982)117

Vitamin retention during storage of processed foods. I. Effect of ascorbic acid on folates in cowpeas, okra and tomatoes 16(1982)125

Tomato chloroplast photochemical sensitivity to metribuzin 17(1982)9

An experiment in intercropping cucumbers and tomatoes in southern Michigan, U.S.A. 18(1982/83)I

Optimization of the water application in greenhouse tomatoes by introducing a tensiometer-controlled drip-irrigation system 18(1982/83)9 Chlorosis in healthy and viroid-infected plants exposed to the steam additive diethylaminoethanol 19(1983)1

Factors controlling the expression of parthenocarpy in 'Severianin' tomato 19(1983)45

Thermal screens - environmental and plant studies 19(1983)201

Effect of CO 2 enrichment on photosynthesis, growth and yield of tomato 20(1983)1

Effect of reducing the infrared radiation of sunlight on greenhouse temperature, leaf temperature, growth and yield 20(1983)15

The oxygen content of flowing nutrient solutions used for cucumber and tomato culture 20(1983)23

The effect of seaweed concentrate on the growth of tomato plants in nematode-infested soil 20(1983)137

Effects of growth retardants on inflorescence development in tomato 20(1983)341

A method for estimating K + and NO 3- uptake rate in hydroponics by a four-electrode conductivity sensor 21(1983)113

Diurnal variations in the oxygen content and acid requirement of recirculating nutrient solutions and in the uptake of water and potassium by cucumber and tomato plants 21(1983)311

Relationship between radial and concentric cracking of tomato fruit 21(1983)323

The response of protected tomatoes and chrysanthemums to radiant heating 21(1983)329

Gibberellins and fruit formation in tomato: a review 22(1984)1

Effects of night-time humidity and nutrient solution concentration on the calicum content of tomato fruit 22(1984)207

Estimates of genetic and environmental variability of biochemical constituents and colour in processing-tomatoes in Southern Nigeria 22(1984)305

Light responses of photosynthesis and transpiration of two tomato cultivars under ambient and altered CO 2 and 02 23(1984)119

Stability and instability of production of early glasshouse tomatoes in The Netherlands 23(1984)129

Optimal night temperatures for greenhouse seedlings 23(1984)203

Interactions between root-zone temperature and light levels on growth, development and photosynthesis of Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. Cultivar 'Vendor' 23(1984)313

Effect of high temperature on quality of processing-tomatoes of various genotypes ripened off the vine 23(1984)323

CO 2 enrichment of greenhouse tomatoes using a closed-loop heat storage: effects of cultivar and nitrogen 24(1984)21

Effect of high temperature on quality of processing-tomatoes of various genotypes ripened on the vine 24(1984)33

A rapid nitrate sap test for outdoor tomatoes 25(1985)211

Lycopersicon peruvianum Continuous propagation of tomato plants by means of callus cultures 4(1975)221

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M

Macadamia integrifolia A scanning electron microscope study of flowers of avocado, litehi, macadamia and mango 16(1982)263

Pollen tube growth in macadamia 18(1982/ 83)333

The effect of temperature on growth and dry- matter production of macadamia 19(1983)167

Macadamia tetrapbyll,~ Pollen tube growth in macadamia 18(1982/ 83)333

Macrophona dilmatica Natural fruit drop and induced abscission to facilitate mechanical harvesting of Manzanillo and Souri olives 1(1973)63

Magnesium Nutritional requirements of roses grown in peat I(1973)341

The influence of relative humidity and nutrition on leaf tipburn of strawberry 3(1975)339

The effect of Ca and Mg t rea tments on the physiology, chemical composit ion and bitter- pit development of 'Cox's Orange' apples 5(1976)49

Sampling for minera l content in leaves of mango cultivar 'Dashehari ' 5(1976)255

Plant growth and dry-mat ter production of the 'Williams' banana in relation to supply of potassium, m a g n e s i u m and manganese in sand culture 12(1980)27

Calcium, potass ium and m a g n e s i u m nutr i t ion and their interactions in 'Cox's Orange' apple t rees 12(1980)153

Yield, chemical composition, growth and matur i ty of ~Villiams' b a n a n a fruit in relation to supply of potassium, m a g n e s i u m and manganese 16(1982)239

Some effects of varied m a g n e s i u m nutr i t ion on the growth and composit ion of olive plants (cultivar 'Chondrolia Chalkidikis') 17(1982)33

Cation distr ibution and balance in apple fruit in relation to calcium t r ea tmen t s for bit ter pit 19(1983)301

Calcium and m a g n e s i u m interact ions in browning of 'Golden Delicious' apples with bit ter pit 23(1984)345

Maidenhair see A d i a n t u m r a d d i a n u m

419

Malus communis Histochemical survey of cell-wall polysaccharides of selected fruits 10(1979)141

Ultrastructural and his techemical features of pistil of M a l u s c o m m u n i s : t he stylar t ransmi t t ing t issue 12(1980)327

Malus domestica Light s tudies in a spacing trial with apple on a dwarfing and a semi-dwarf ing rootstock i(1973)25

Review on leaf spot and leaf drop: a physiological disorder of the 'Golden Delicious' apple I(1973)231

The influence of some packaging and post- harves t t r ea tments on the incidence of Ripe Spot in 'Golden Delicious' and 'Crofton' apples 3(1975)75

Hormonal regulation of physiological leaf spot and p remature leaf abscission in 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 3(1975)285

Flower-bud formation and shoot growth in apple as affected by tempera ture 5(1976)331

Per iderm morphology of mature 'Golden Delicious' apple with special reference to russe t ing 8(1978)333

The effect of overall herbicide sys tems of soil m a n a g e m e n t on the growth and yield of apple trees 'Golden Delicious' 9(1978)127

Effects of a u t u m n ni trogen nutr i t ion and a winter res t -breaking spray on the growth, development and chemical composit ion of young 'Golden Delicious' apple trees grown in sand culture 10(1979)37

In vitro germinat ion of apple pollens i0(1979)49

Analysis of sound and pitted t issue of apple fruit by proton-induced X-ray spectrometry 10(1979)57

Bud dormancy of apple and pear in relation to the tempera ture dur ing the growth period 10(1979)149

Yield components and fruit development in 'Golden Delicious' apples as affected by the t iming of ni t rogen supply 12(1980)243

Some effects of orchard soil m a n a g e m e n t on sward composition, levels of available nut r ien ts in the soil, and leaf nu t r ien t content of mature 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 13(1980)15

Some aspects of crop variation in 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 13(1980)27

Size factors in apple fruit 13(1980)205

Multiformulation dips for controlling storage d i sorders of apples and pears. II. Assess ing scald inhibitors 13(1980)315

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Breaking the rest of apple buds by narrow- disti l lation-range oil and dinitro-o-cresol 14(1981)47

Effects of dose and t ime of application of GA4+ 7 on russeting, frui t set and shape of 'Golden Delicious' apples 14(1981)307

Relations between the concentrat ion of diffusable and extractable gibberellin-like subs tances and the al ternate-bearing behaviour in apple as affected by chemical fruit th inn ing 15(1981}45

Black plastic mulching, compared to other orchard soil m a n a g e m e n t methods 16(1982)131

Pyruvate decarboxylase in 'Golden Delicious' apples; kinetics and relation to acetoin and ethanol production in different storage a tmospheres 16(1982)137

Testing Koopmann 's rules of apple tree pruning 16(1982)209

Cellular image profile analysis of apples exhibit ing corking disorders as related to calcium and potass ium 16(1982)217

Thinning 'Mclntosh' apple in British Columbia 16(1082)233

Possible hormonal modes of action of three apple th inning agents 16(1982)343

Effect of methanol and g a m m a irradiation on enzymatic activity of apple pollen 17(1982)231

Poor anchorage and growth of spur 'Red Delicious' apple trees with deep crown roots 18(1982/83}45

Nitrogen fertilizer and fruit removal effects upon leaf mineral content in apple trees 18(1982/83}49

Anomalous characterist ics of cellular s t ructure related to corking in apples 19(1903)113

Fruit quality and respirat ion of 'McIntosh' apples in response to ethylene, very low oxygen and carbon dioxide storage a tmospheres 20(1983)71

Effects of selected fungicide t rea tments on the sugar content of 'Golden Delicious' and 'Jonagold' apples 20(1983)161

Pre- and post-storage levels of sorbitol and sugars in 'Delicious' apple nurse ry stock as affected by chemical- or hand-defoliat ion 20(1983)355 Calcium and magnes i um interactions in browning of 'Golden Delicious' apples with bitter pit 23(1084)345

Graft un ion characterist ics of M.26 apple rootstock combined with 'Red Delicious' s t ra ins - morphological and anatomical development 25(1985}49

Relat ionships among mineral nutrition, e thylene and post-harvest physiology in apples on six rootstocks 25(1985)163

Malus pumila A comparative s tudy of sorbitol and related carbohydrates in s tandard and spur 'McIntosh' apple 13(1980)221

Anthocyanin accumulat ion in apple skin dur ing ripening: regulation by ethylene and phenyla lanine ammonia- lyase 22(1984)89

Malus spp. Light studies in a spacing trial with apple on a dwarfing and a semi-dwarf ing rootstock 1(1973)25

An es t imate of the net difference in yield of apple orchards in nor thern and in southern Europe attributable to climate differences; with notes upon the economic significance of superiori ty in yield 1(1973}43

Fruit set and June drop in Cox's Orange Pippin apple as affected by pollination and t rea tment with a mixture of gibberellins A 4 and A 7 1(1973)85

An economist 's review on the choice of tree form and plant ing sys tem for commercial apple production 1(1973)205

Unit isat ion of cell pack apple cartons for refrigerated shipping 2(1974)93

Effects of succinic acid 2,2-dimethylhydrazide (SADH) on the translocation of assimilates in apple 2(1974)185

Rootstock/scion relations in horticultural crop physiology 2(1974)221

Effect of a-chloro-~(3-chloro-o-tolyl) propionitrile on r ipening of apple fruits 2(1974)309

The influence of some packaging and post- harves t t rea tments on the incidence of Ripe Spot in 'Golden Delicious' and 'Crofton' apples 3(1975)75

Comparisons of designs, depths and liners for orchard sorted bulk bins 3(1975)189

Effects of succinic acid 2,2-dimethylhydrazide (SADH) on the gibberellin and abscisic acid levels in s tem tips of M26 apple rootstocks 4(1976)41

Culture of Malus tissues in vivo. I. Multiplication of apple plants from isolated shoot apices 4(1976)183

Preliminary observations of the effect of spacing on the apple root system 4(1976)285

The effect of Ca and Mg treatments on the physiology, chemical composition and bitter- pit development of 'Cox's Orange' apples 5(1976}49

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Flower-bud formation and shoot growth in apple as affected by tempera ture 5(1976)331

Evaluation of the use of butylated hydroxytoluene to reduce superficial scald and apples 6(1977)125

Production variability in apple crops 5(1977)271

Storage quality of 'Cox's Orange Pippin' apples grown on a range of rootstocks 7(1977)339

Soil pH in fruit t rees in relation to specific replant disorder of apple. I. Introduction and review of l i terature 8(1978)113

Production variability in apple crops. II. The long-term behaviour of the English crop 8(1978)325

Control of benzimidazole-tolerant Penicil l ium expansum in pome fruit 9(1978)31

Storage behaviour of 'Richared' and 'Starkr imson' Delicious apples 9(1978)41

The relative effects of rootstocks and calcium sprays on the appearance of internal breakdown and superficial scald of 'Red Delicious' apples dur ing storage 9(1978)245

Manual and chemical induction of side-shoot formation in apple trees in the nurse ry 9(1978)337

Effects of density, rectangulari ty and row orientat ion on apple trees, measured in a mult ivariated exper imenta l design 10(1979)155

Biennial bear ing in apple and pear: a l i terature survey 11(1979)303

Calcium nutr i t ion of apple trees: a review 12(1980)1

Interaction of stock plant i rradiance and auxin in the propagat ion of apple rootstocks by cut t ings 12(1980)11

Calcium, potass ium and m a g n e s i u m nutr i t ion and their interactions in 'Cox's Orange' apple trees 12(1980)153

Calcium deficiency of 'Cox's Orange' apple trees dur ing the fruit growth period 12(1980)163

The relation between water s t ress and the climacteric in respirat ion of some fruits 12(1980)259

The action of phorone and other compounds in controlling superficial scald of apples 13(1980)9

Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. I. Assess ing fungicides 13(1980)213

Physiological disorders of the apple at mid- season stage of development 13(1980)227

Flower-bud formation in apple under various day and night temperature-regimes 13(1980)235

Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. II. Assessing scald inhibitors 13(1980)315

Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. Ill. Throughput limitations in dip application 14(1981)35

Adventitious root induction by substituted 2- chloro-3-phenyl-propionitriles in apple rootstocks cultured in vitro 14(1981)253

Electron-microprobe analysis of apple fruit tissues affected with bitter pit 15(1981)155

The interaction of copper and zinc with calcium in apple fruit 17(1982)319

Stomatal and tree growth characteristics of some crab apples 17(1982)327

Abscisic acid relationships in dormancy of apple buds 18(1982/83)111

The use of peroxidase polymorphism in the identification of apple scion cultivars 18(1982/ 83)253

Bitter-pit incidence and changes in Ca 2+ content in apple after post -harvest dip in CaCl 2 or GA 3 19(1983)295

Direct rooting of micropropagated M26 apple rootstocks 21(1983)233

Unexpected effects of selected fungicide t r ea tments on the acid content of 'Golden Delicious' and 'Jonagold' apples 22(1984)67

Changes of free meth ionine and 1- aminocyclopropane-l-carboxylic acid contents in r ipening apple fruits in relation to the rate of ethylene production 22(1984)75

Diurnal fruit shr inkage in apple as affected by leaf water potential and vapour pressure deficit of the air 22(1984)81

Bitter pit reduction in 'Cox's Orange Pippin' apples by controlled and modified a tmosphere storage 23(1984)59

Cultivar differences in the effects of fungicide and insecticide t r ea tment of apples 23(1984)67

Mentor pollen effect on the in-vivo germinat ion of self-incompatible apple pollen 23(1984)337

Changes in sensit ivity for e thylene dur ing storage of apple and banana fruits under hypobaric conditions 24(1984)151

Package protection and energy dissipation in apple packs 24(1984)165

Defoliation of tree fruit nu r se ry stock with CGA-15281 24(1984)265

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Malus s¥1vestris Root-shoot interactions: effects of cytokinin applied to the root and/or shoot of apple seedlings 12(1980)143

Cation distribution and balance in apple fruit in relation to calcium t rea tments for bitter pit 19(1983)301

Factors affecting shoot proliferation and root initiation in organ cultures of the apple 'Northern Spy' 22(1984)347

Malus x Perpetu 'Evereste' In vitro propagation of the ornamental INRA Ma]us x Perpetu 'Evereste' 22(1984)133

Mandarin see Citrus nobilis, C. reshni, C. reticulata, C. unshiu, Citrus spp.

Mandevi l la sanderi Effect of temperature, daylength and light intensi ty on growth and development of Dipladenia sanderi Hemsl. 'Rosea' 22(1984)287

Manganese Plant growth and dry-mat ter production of the 'Williams' banana in relation to supply of potassium, magnes ium and manganese in sand culture 12(1980)27

Yield, chemical composition, growth and matur i ty of "Williams' banana fruit in relation to supply of potassium, magnes i um and manganese 16(1982)239

Mangi[era indica Investigations on the use of (2-chloroethyl) phosphonic acid (ethephon, CEPA) for the control of biennial bear ing in mango 2(1974)389

Effect of de-blossoming on the productivity of mango 2(1974)399

Effect of different storage tempera tures on phenolic compounds in banana and mango fruits 4(1976)309

The effect of storage tempera ture on quality and decay percentage on 'Pairi' and ~raimour' mango fruits 5(1976)65

The cold storage life of 'Dashehari ' mangoes 5(1976)249

Sampling for mineral content in leaves of mango cultivar 'Dashehari ' 5(1976)255

Effects of foliar application of boron on mango 5(1976)311

Biochemical changes associated with floral malformat ion in mango 6(1977)37

Subatmospher ic pressure storage of mango fruits 7(1977)153

Comparison of methods of es t imat ing leaf- surface area through leaf characterist ics in some cultivars of Mangi£era indica 8(1978)341

Evaluation of existing critical limits of leaf nut r ien t s tandards in mango 8(1978)349

Endogenous gibberellins of mango shoot-tips and their significance of flowering 9(1978)369

Auxin synergis ts in the rooting of mango cutt ings 9(1978)381

Fruit-bud differentiation in mango 'Alphonso' and ~rotapuri' under mild tropical ra iny conditions 10(1979)95

Effect of r inging and growth re tardants on growth and flowering of mango 10(1979)101

Effect of p re t rea tment of stock plants of mango with cycocel, ethrel and morphact in on the rooting of cut t ings and air layers 10(1979)363

An efficient technique of mango hybridization 12(1980)299

Changes in amylase activity, s tarch and sugars contents in mango fruit pulp 13(1980)155

Standardizat ion of leaf-sampling techniques for mineral composit ion of leaves of mango cultivar 'Chausa' 13(1980)323

The nut r ien t levels in fruiting and non- fruit ing terminals of three mango cultivars 15(1981)355

Storage of some local and introduced mango cultivars grown in Trinidad 16(1982)171

Regulation of r ipening by chemicals in 'Alphonso' mango 16(1982)179

A scanning electron microscope s tudy of flowers of avocado, litchi, macadamia and mango 16(1982)263

Improvement in quality and storage of 'Alphonso' mangoes by cold adaptat ion 19(1983)257

Ripening-behaviour of 'Dashehari ' mango in relation to harves t period 19(1983)263

Activity of IAA oxidase, catalase and amylase in morphact in- induced malformat ions of mango inflorescences 19(1983)271

Relative 14CO2 fixation by leaves and fruits, and translocation of 14C-sucrose in mango 22(1984)121

In vitro somatic embryogenesis from Mangi£era indica L. callus 22(1984)233

Naturally occurring auxins and inhibitor and their role in fruit growth and drop of mango 'Dashehari ' 22(1984)241

Occurrence of malformin-l ike subs tances in malformed panicles and control of floral malformat ion in mango 23(1984)331

Inhibition of flowering in mango by gibberellic acid 24(1984)299

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Mango see Mangifera indica

Manilkara acbras Accumulat ion of minera l e lements at different s tages in developing sapodilla frui t 19(1983)79

M a p l e , red see Acer rubrum

M a p l e , silver see Acer saccharinum

Marcottage Propagat ion of lychee: a review 25(1985)31

Matthiola incana Environmental and cultural effects on vegetative growth and flowering of selected "bedding" ornamentals. I. Night temperature 7(1977)67

Environmenta l and cultural effects on vegetative growth and flowering of selected "bedding" ornamentals . II. Night-break lighting and gibberellic acid applications 7(1977)81 Meadow orchard Meadow orchard for the peach 5(1976)43

Melissa offJnicalis Rooting and initial es tab l i shment of s tem cut t ings of oregano, peppermin t and balm 13(1980)53

M e m b r a n e permeability Chill ing-injury in cucumber fruits. I. Effects of storage tempera ture on symptoms and physiological changes 6(1977)185

Chill ing-injury in cucumber fruits. II. Chemical analyses of leakage subs tances and anatomical observation of 6(1977)199

Mentba piperita Rooting and initial e s tab l i shment of s tem cut t ings of oregano, peppermin t and balm 13(1980)53

Relat ionship of endomycorrhizal association of unsteri l ized soils with available soil phosphorus, plant growth, phosphorus uptake and oil synthes is in peppermin t 20(1983)185

Metabolic activity Seasonal fluctuation in malate dehydrogenase, phospha tase and prote inase activity of dormant peach flower buds 11(1979)229

Metroxylon sp. Propagation palms in vitro with special emphas i s on the date pa lm (Phoenix dactyli£era L.) 25(1985)255

Microcitrus see Microcitrus australasica

Microcitrus australasica An evaluation of the interaction between interstocks and rootstocks on the yield and tree size of ~v'alencia' orange 19(1983)229

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Micrografting In vitro micrograft ing and its applications to frui t science 20(1983)147

Micronutrients Antagonism of micronutr ient cations on sweet orange leaves 20(1983)259

Micropropagation see Tissue culture

Mineral accumulation Accumulat ion of minera l e lements in five tropical leafy vegetables as influenced by ni t rogen fertilization and age 18(1982/83)313

Accumulat ion of mineral e lements at different stages in developing sapodilla frui t 19(1983)79

Mineral nutrient distribution Growth and mineral distr ibution in grafted tomato/potato plants according to s ink number 1(1973)13

Mineral nutrition Flowering, vegetative growth and minera l nutr i t ion of pot c h r y s a n t h e m u m s in sawdust and peat-lite media 21(1983)189

Relat ionships among mineral nutrit ion, e thylene and post -harvest physiology in apples on six rootstocks 25(1985)163

Mineral uptake The relation between method of propagation, plant densi ty and growth, mineral uptake and yield of dasheen (Colocasia antiquorum, Schott.) 4(1976)15

Misting The effect of trickle irrigation, mis t ing and row position on the incidence of t ipburn of field lettuce 15(1981)101

Modelling Some factors affecting the growth rate of sporophores of the cultivated mush room 8(1978)27

A computer model s tudy of light interception by orchards in relation to mechanised harvest ing and m a n a g e m e n t 13(1980)1

Models of water competit ion between fruits and leaves on spurs of 'Bartlett ' pear trees and its m e a s u r e m e n t by a heat-pulse method 20(1983)241

Optimal n ight tempera tures for g reenhouse seedlings 23(1984)203

A simulat ion s tudy on CO 2 concentrat ion in protected cultivation 23(1984)217

Interplant competit ion as a biasing factor in evaluat ing pre - t rea tment effects in cucumber 24(1984)115

Monoterpenes Monoterpene composit ion of foliage of 9 Juniperus species 5(1976)85

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Identification of Juniperus horizontalis Moench. cultivars by foliage monoterpenes 6(1977)143

Mormord ica charant ia Effect of some growth regulators on sex expression of Momordiea charantia L. 17(1982)107

Morphactin Effect of pro- and post -harvest applications of morphact in on the post-harvest behaviour of okra 15(1981)107

Morphogenesis In vitro morphogenesis and growth of Narcissus in response to tempera ture 16(1982)185

Morphogenetic response Morphogenetic responses of Salpiglossis s inuata L. leaf explants and callus 15(1981)53

Relationship between position and morphogenet ic response of pepper hypocotyl explants cultured in vitro 15(1981)207

Morphological development The morphological development of cauliflower and broccoli cultivars depending on tempera ture 3(1975)95

Mouse thorn see Ruscus hypophyllum

Mulch Herbicide-impregnated mulches for weed control in container nurse ry stock 1(1973)165

Response of hybrid muskmelons to polyethylene row covers and black polyethylene mulch 3(1975)223

Growing of processing-tomato plants under water-deficiency conditions: mulching with t ransparen t polyethylene 10(1979)117

Black plastic mulching, compared to other orchard soil m a n a g e m e n t methods 16(1982)131

Effect of various types of plastic films on the soil and air tempera tures in 80-cm high tunnels 23(1984)105

Multi-apex abnormality Micro-propagation of s t rawberry plants in vitro - effect of growth regulators on incidence of mult i -apex abnormal i ty 16(1982)331

Musa acumina te Effect of different storage tempera tures on phenolic compounds in banana and mango fruits 4(1976)309

Tissue-cul ture propagation of banana 18(1982/ 83)247

Musa a c u m i n a t e x M u s a ba lb i s iana Est imat ing leaf area of p lanta in 11(1979)31

Musa cavend l sh i i Uptake of nut r ients by banana at the 8th- and 19th-leaf stage 7(1977)55

Physiological and biochemical studies on chill ing-injury of banana 7(1977)373

Musa p a r a d i s i a c a Hydrolytic and oxidative enzymes during banana ripening 9(1978)147

M u s e s a p l e n t u m Storage conditions and r ipening of two cultivars of banana 10(1979)83

M u s e spp. Changes during the respiratory climacteric in ripening plantain fruits 10(1979)369

Plant growth and dry-matter production of the 'Williams' banana in relation to supply of potassium, magnesium and manganese in sand culture 12(1980)27

The relation between water stress and the climacteric in respiration of some fruits 12(1980)259

Yield, chemical composition, growth and matur i ty of TCilliams' banana fruit in relation to supply of potassium, magnes ium and manganese 16(1982)239

Upgrading inferior plantain propagation material th rough dry-season nurse ry 18(1982/ 83)31

The effect of humidity in plantain ripening 21(1983)37

Changes in sensitivity for e thylene dur ing storage of apple and banana fruits under hypobaric conditions 24(1984)151

Studies of the banana fruit surface in relation to the effects of TAL Pro-long coating on gaseous exchange 24(1984)279

Comparative morphology, phonology and production potential of banana cultivars 'Dwarf Cavendish ' and Will iams' in the Eastern Transvaal lowveld 25(1985)149

Water requirement, crop coefficient and water-use efficiency of 'Robusta' banana under different soil covers and soil moisture regimes 25(1985)263

Musa x parad i s i aca Evaluation, t issue culture propagation, and disseminat ion of 'Saba' and 'Pelipita' plantains in Costa Rica 25(1985)137

Mushroom, cultivated see Agaricus sp.

Muskmelon see Cucumis melo

Mustard, leaf see Brassica cernua

Mustard, potherb see Brassica japonica

Mustard, rape see Brassica napus

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Mycelium development Effects of competition on the development of mycelium, myeelial aggregates and sporophores of Agaricus bisporus 11(1979)141

M y e o g o n e pernieiosa Fungicides for the control of Mycogone perniciosa (Magn.), the cause of wet bubble on the cultivated m u s h r o o m 8(1978)307

Mycorrhizae Fertil i ty-mycorrhizal-isolate interact ions in production of containerized pin oak seedlings 15(1981)283

Effect of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae on growth of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat 17(1982)265

Relat ionship of endomycorrhizal association of unsteri l ized soils with available soil phosphorus , p lant growth, phosphorus uptake and oil synthes is in peppermin t 20(1983)185

Effects of soil fertility on growth, nut r ien t concentrat ion and mycorrhizal development of Liriodendron tulipi£era seedlings inoculated with the vesicular-arbuscular fungus, Glomus fascieu]atus 21(1983)243

Effects of benomyl on growth of Liriodendron tulipi£era L. seedlings inoculated with the vesicular-arbuseular fungus, Glomus fascieulatus 21(1983)253

M y c o s p h a e r c l l a melonis Host plant-emit ted volatiles as a factor in susceptibili ty in vitro of Cucumis and Cucurbita spp. to the fungus Mycosphaerella melonis 17(1982)311

M y r o t h e c i u m r o r i d u m Host nutr i t ion and severity of Myrothecium leaf spot of Dieffenbachia maculata 'Perfection' 25(1985)85

M y r t l e see Myrtus communis

M y r t u s communis Physical dormancy in myrt le seed 5(1976)363

Micropropagation of myrt le 22(1984)139

N

Narcissus see Narcissus spp.

Narcissus pseudonarcissus The influence of preplant ing dips and post.planting temperatures on root growth and

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development of nonprecooled tulips, daffodils and hyac in ths 6(1977)157

Narcissus spp. Principles for forcing tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, Easter lilies and Dutch irises 2(1974)313

Growth regulator t rea tments to improve the yield of twin-scaled narcissus 6(1977)237

Factors affecting twin-scale propagation of narc issus 9(1978)399

Twin-scale propagation of narcissus: a review 10(1979)1

In vitro morphogenes is and growth of Narcissus in response to tempera ture 16(1982)185

Early forcing of narcissus: the effects of lifting date and stage of floral development at the s tar t of cooling 23(1984)269

Narcissus tazetta Effects of exposure of bulbs to smoke and ethylene on flowering of Narcissus tazetta cultivar 'Grand Soleil d'Or' 21(1983)173

N e c t a r i n e see Prunus persica

Nec t r ia ga l l igena Soil pH in fruit trees in relation to specific apple replant disorder (SARD). II. The first five years at the Wageningen research plot 13(1980)149

Nematodes The effect of seaweed concentrate on the growth of tomato plants in nematede- infes ted soil 20(1983)137

Growth and yield response of 'Correlr peach trees to fumigat ion with DBCP 20(1983)349

N e r i n e f l e xuosa Growth and flowering of Nerine flexuosa aiba 11(1979)281

Nico t iana alata Plant regenerat ion from prc~oplasts of Nico~'ana alata 'Crimson Bedder' for somatic hybridisat ion studies 20(1983)281

Nico t iana b o n a r i e n s i s Novel organized growth and somatic variation of Nicotiana bonariensis protoplast-derived colonies: transmission to regenerated plants 21(1983)359

Nightshade, common see Solanum nigrum

Nitrate The influence of relative humidi ty and nutr i t ion on leaf t ipburn of s t rawberry 3(1975)339

Japanese holly growth and release pat tern of a m m o n i u m and nitrate from controlled-release fertilizers 16(1982)291

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A method for estimating K + and NO 3- uptake rate in hydroponics by a four-electrode conductivity sensor 21(1983)113

Nitrogen Nitrogen accumulation induced by phosphorus deficiency in citrus plants 1(1973)251

Nutritional requirements of roses grown in peat 1(1973)341

Effect of nitrogen fertilization on yield and fruit oil content of avocado trees 3(1975)89

Studies on the accumulation of nitrate in tomato fruit for canning 3(1975)109

Flowering in pineapple as influenced by ethephon and its combinations with urea and calcium carbonate 3(1975)231

Seasonal trends in nitrogen and carbohydrate contents of 'Banati' pomegranate leaves 3(1975)247

The relation between method of propagation, plant density and growth, mineral uptake and yield of dasheen (Colocasia antiquorum, Schott.) 4(1976)15

The effects of pre-sowing seed treatments on the germination and emergence of lettuce seeds at high salt concentrations 5(1976)I

Nutritional status of some fruit trees grown on normal and alkali soils 5(1976)243

Sampling for mineral content in leaves of mango cultivar 'Dashehari' 5(1976)255

Effect of pH and urea on the efficacy of ethephon for induction of flowering in pineapple 5(1976)265

Biochemical changes associated with floral malformation in mango 6(1977)37

Uptake of nutrients by banana at the 8th- and 19th-leaf stage 7(1977)55

Leaf nitrogen status as influenced by varying levels of nitrogen application and its relationship with yield in 'Kew' pineapple 7(1977)137

Nutrition of glasshouse strawberries with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium 7(1977)359

In vitro studies of controlling tomato puffiness enhanced by temperature, nitrogen source and sucrose concentration 9(1978)295

Effect of phosphorus supply on acid phosphatase activity in the leaves of tomato plants 9(1978)303

Effects of autumn nitrogen nutrition and a winter rest-breaking spray on the growth, development and chemical composition of young 'Golden Delicious' apple trees grown in sand.culture 10(1979)37

Effect of nitrogen form and rate on appearance and cold acclimation of three

container-grown woody ornamentals 10(1979)231

Controlled-release fertilizers and horticultural applications 11(1979)107

Effect of transplanting on the growth of muskmelons, and the redistribution of nitrogen absorbed in the nursery 11(1979)329

Influence of gibberellic acid on early fruit development, diffusible growth substances and content of macronutrients in seedless Clementine mandarin 11(1979)337

Yield components and fruit development in 'Golden Delicious' apples as affected by the timing of nitrogen supply 12(1980)243

Effect of nitrogen form and rate on elemental content and growth of pyracantha, cotoneaster and weigela 13(1980)173

Effects of time and rate of nutrient application on foliar nutrient concentration and cold hardiness in Viburnum species 13(1980)271

Effects of irradiance on nutrient uptake, growth and cold hardiness of Viburnum opulus L. 'Nanum' 13(1980)391

Growing onion seeds in an arid region: drought tolerance and the effect of bulb weight, spacing and fertilization 14(1981)1

Nutrition of five species of container-grown acacia, boronia, choisya and eucalyptus 14(1981)55

Relation between the initial nitrogen content of mushroom compost and the duration of composting 15(1981)9

Effects of nitrogen and phosphorus on root and shoot growth of Cotoneaster divaricata Rehd. & Wils. 15(1981)77

Influence of medium-nitrogen level on growth periodicity of //ex crenata Thunb. 'Helleri' 17(1982)81

Leaching-losses of nitrogen from pot chrysanthemums with controlled-release or liquid fertilization 17(1982)145

Nutrition of container-grown Callistemon citrinus and Hakea ]aurina 17(1982)159

Effect of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae on growth of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat 17(1982)265

Nitrogen fertilizer and fruit removal effects upon leaf mineral content in apple trees 18(1982/83)49

Fertilization of cotoneaster in a pinebark medium 18(1982/83)185

Effect of foliar application of urea on leaf nutrient status and yield of 'Kew' pineapple 18(1982/83)225

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Accumulat ion of minera l e lements in five tropical leafy vegetables as influenced by ni t rogen fertilization and age 18(1982/83)313

Quality and composit ional changes in Corchorus olitorius as influenced by N fertilization and post -harves t handl ing 21(1983)1

Effects of ni t rogen and phosphorus nutr i t ion on the growth of asparagus seedlings 21(1983)105

CO 2 en r i chmen t of greenhouse tomatoes us ing a closed-loop hea t storage: effects of cultivar and ni t rogen 24(1984)21

The effect of nitrogen, volume of media, p lant densi ty and module shape on the growth of asparagus seedlings 24(1984)45

A rapid nitrate sap tes t for outdoor tomatoes 25(1985)211

Nitrogen fixation Symbiotic specificity in nodulat ion and ni t rogen fixation between winged bean and Rhizobium 16(1982)313

Effect of combined inoculation of Azospirillurn and Rhizobium on nodulation and N2-flxation of winged bean and soybean 20(1983)231

Nodulation Symbiotic specificity in nodulat ion and ni t rogen fixation between winged bean and Rhizobium 16(1982)313

Effect of combined inoculation of Azospirillum and Rhizobium on nodulation and N2-fixation of winged bean and soybean 20(1983)231

Nodulation pattern Nodule formation and distr ibution dur ing the es tab l i shment stage of six selections of winged bean 15(1981)1

N u t r i e n t accumulation Growth and cation accumulat ion in spray carnat ions 13(1900)77

N u t r i e n t competition Effects of competit ion on the development of mycelium, mycelial aggregates and sporophores of Agaricus bisporus 11(1979)141

N u t r i e n t deficiency Evaluation of exist ing critical limits of leaf nu t r ien t s tandards in mango 8(1978)349

N u t r i e n t f i l m Behaviour of some pesticides in a nut r ient - film and in a rock-wool sys tem 25(1085)1

N u t r i e n t requirements Agaricus maerosporus : an edible fungus with commercial potential 16(1982)273

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N u t r i e n t retention Effects of organic mat ter and controlled- release fertilizer on nut r ien t retent ion dur ing in termi t ten t -mis t propagation 8(1978)155

Retention of nut r ients by peats and wood wastes 12(1980)203

N u t r i e n t solution Interrelated effects of shor t - term t rea tment with nutri t ive solution and sh ipmen t conditions on the quality of iris flowers 19(1983)101

The oxygen content of flowing nut r ien t solutions used for cucumber and tomato culture 20(1983)23

Diurnal variations in the oxygen content and acid requi rement of recirculating nut r ien t solutions and in the uptake of water and potass ium by cucumber and tomato plants 21(1983)311

Nutrient sprays Effect of nut r ien t sprays on granulat ion and fruit quality of 'Dancy tangerine ' mandar in 14(1981)235

Nutrient transport Nutrient t ranspor t in the t rough sys tem of mush room culture 24(1984)257

Nutrient uptake Uptake of nutr ients by banana at the 8th- and 19th-leaf stage 7(1977)55

Influence of p lant densi ty and t ime of fertilizer application on growth characteristics, nut r ien t uptake and yield of tomato 7(1977)329

Effects of irradiance on nut r ien t uptake, growth and cold hard iness of Viburnum opulus L. 'Nanum' 13(1980)391

Nutritive value Chemical composit ion of nine edible aroid cultivars of Bangladesh 10(1979)127

O

Oak see Quercus ithaburensis

Oak, pin see Quercus palustris

Oil synthesis Relationship of endomycorrhizal association of unsteri l ized soils with available soil phosphorus, plant growth, phosphorus uptake and oil synthes is in peppermint 20(1903)185

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Oil, volatile Effect of cycocel and spacings on the growth and volatile oil of Cymbopogon citratus 8(1978)237

Okra see Abelmoschus esculentus

Olea europaea Natural fruit drop and induced abscission to facilitate mechanical harvesting of Manzanillo and Souri olives 1(1973)63

Delay in ripening of picked olives due to ethylene treatments 2(1974)21

Studies with ethephon for facilitating olive harvest 3(1975)163

Ethylene influence on leaf and fruit detachment in 'Manzanillo' olive trees 4(1976)337

Review on water and crop quality 5(1976)193

Leaf stomatal resistance, ethylene evolution and ABA levels as influenced by (2- chloroethyl) phosphonic acid 8(1978)101

Environmental factors affecting ethephon in olive 9(1978)21

Gibberellin-like substances during ripening of olive fruit 12(1980)169

Localized cell growth in ethephon-treated olive leaf abscission zone 15(1981)341

Effect of fruit size and yield on the fruit- removal-force within and between olive cultivars 17(1982)27

Some effects of varied magnesium nutrition on the growth and composition of olive plants (cultivar 'Chondrolia Chalkidikis') 17(1982)33

Effects of dikegulac on the vegetative development of grapevine (Vitis vinifera) and olive (0lea europea ) shoots 21(1983)147

In vitro propagation of some olive (Olea europaea sativa L.) cultivars with different root-ability, and medium development using analytical data from developing shoots and embryos 24(1984)123

Oleocellosis Effect of ethylene-releasing compounds on oleocellosis in 'Washington' navel oranges 11(1979)61

Olive see Olea europaea

Olive f ru i t fly see Dacus olea

Onion see Allium cepa

Orange see Citrus sinensis

Orange, sour see Citrus aurantium

Orange, temple see Ci~s temple

Orange, triloliate see Poncirus trifoliata

Orchard soil management Some effects of orchard soil management on sward composition, levels of available nutrients in the soil, and leaf nutrient content of mature 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 13(1980)15

Orchids see Cymbidium spp., Dendrobium sp., Thunia alba, Paphiopedilum sp., Phalaenopsis sp.

Oregano see Origanum vulgate

Organic matter The effects of irrigation, fertilization and organic matter on roses grown in four soils in the greenhouse 9(1978)181

Organic volatile substances Response of the sporophores of the cultivated mushroom (Agaricus bisporus ) to volatile substances 21(1983)301

Origanum vu lga te Rooting and initial establishment of stem cuttings of oregano, peppermint and balm 13(1980)53

Vegetative propagation of spice-plants: root formation in oregano stem cuttings 14(1981)151

Ornamentals, general Heavy metals and their neutralization related to ornamentals 11(1979)291

A scheme for commercial propagation of ornamental plants by tissue culture 14(1981)335

Osmanthus heterophylla Effect of growth inhibitors on three ornamental species 9(1978)279

Osmotic priming High temperature and germination in spinach. II. Effects of osmotic priming 19(1983)221

Effects of osmotic priming on seed germination and seedling growth in leek 24(1984)201

Osmotic-stress injury Chilling-injury in cucumber fruits. IV. The analogy between osmotic-stress injury and chilling-injury 6(1977)323

Ovary growth Role of the ovary in carnation senescence 13(1980)377

Ovule On the senescence of ovules in cherries 16(1982)29

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Ovule v iab i l i ty The effect of different temperatures on the viability of ovules in cherries 25(1985)235

Oxalis tuberosa Changes in the composition of the tuber crop Oxalis t~berosa Molina during storage 11(1979)45

Oxygen The effect of different partial pressures of oxygen and ethylene on the ripening of tomato fruits 5(1976)227

Oxygen measurements in a mushroom compost stack 8(1978)315

Influence of oxygen, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide levels on decay of head lettuce after harvest 9(1978)207

Improvement of internal color of oranges stored in oxygen-enriched atmospheres 13(1980)331

Controlled-atmosphere storage of kiwifruit. L Effect on fruit f irmness and storage life 17(1982)113

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment. V. Effect of CO 2, O 2 and light on net photosynthetic rate in Chrysanthemum morlTollum Ramat 19(1983)133

Root aeration in a deep hydroponic system and its effect on growth and yield of tomato 19(1983)213

Effect of CO 2 enrichment on photosynthesis, growth and yield of tomato 20(1983)1

The oxygen content of flowing nutrient solutions used for cucumber and tomato culture 20(1983)23

Fruit quality and respiration of 'McIntosh' apples in response to ethylene, very low oxygen and carbon dioxide storage atmospheres 20(1983)71

Fruit quality of 'Bosc' pears Pyrus communis, L.) stored in air or one percent oxygen as influenced by maturity 21(1983)45

Diurnal variations in the oxygen content and acid requirement of recirculating nutrient solutions and in the uptake of water and potassium by cucumber and tomato plants 21(1983)311

Light responses of photosynthesis and transpiration of two tomato cultivars under ambient and altered CO 2 and O 2 230984)119

Oxygen fumigation The effect of oxygen fumigation of sawdust medium on the yield and yield-components of greenhouse cucumbers 20(1983)131

Ozone Response of the Rieger begonia to ozone and sulphur dioxide 5(1978)171

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Relationship of stomatal resistance to sulfur dioxide and ozone injury in grapevines 8(1978)137

Petunia cultivar sensitivity to ozone and sulphur dioxide 11(1979)269

Effects of ozone and sulfur dioxide on grapevines 13(1980)37

P

Package protection Package protection and energy dissipation in apple packs 24(1984)185

Packing system Unitisation of cell pack apple cartons for refrigerated shipping 2(1974)93

Package protection and energy dissipation in apple packs 24(1984)185

Painter's palette see Anthurium andraeanum

Palm, assai see Euterpe edulis

Palm, date see Phoenix dactyli£era

Panicle malformation Activity of IAA oxidase, catalase and amylase in morphactin-induced malformations of mango inflorescences 19(1983)271

Papaya see Carica papaya

Paphiopedi lum sp. In vitro germination of Paphiopedilum seed on a completely defined medium 14(1981)165

Paprika see Capsicum spp.

Parsley see Petroselinum crispum

Parthenocarpy Induction of parthenocarpy in Cucumis melo by "PH 30.13" 5(1976)73

Effect of parthenocarpy, peeling and fruit age on the changes in volume and specific gravity of cucumber fruits during storage at 20°C 8(1978)229

Factors controlling the expression of parthenocarpy in 'Severianin' tomato 19(1983)45

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Histological and anatomical characteristics of pathenocarpic and normal pear frui ts 19(1983)311

Fruit set and development in seeded and seedless Clementine manda r in 22(1984)113

Pollination effects on fruit production of 'Star Ruby' grapefruit (Citrus paradisi Macf.) 25(1985)71

Pea see Pisum sativum

Peach see Prunus persica, Prunus spp., P. persica x

P. davidiana

Pear see Pyrus spp.

Pea, sweet see Lathyrus odoratus

Peat Nutritional requi rements of roses grown in peat 1(1973)341

Growth and nut r ien t content of a g lasshouse tomato crop grown in peat 4(1976)23

Physical properties of media for container- grown crops. I. New Zealand peats and wood wastes 10(1979)317

Physical properties of media for container- grown crops. II. Peat mixes 10(1979)325

Retention of nut r ients by peats and wood wastes 12(1980)203

Pecan see Carya sp.

Pectin de-methylation Chilling-injury in cucumber fruits. VI. The m e c h a n i s m of pectin de-methylat ion 9(1978)215

Pectins Chilling-injury in cucumbers . V. Polysaccharide changes in cell walls 8(1978)219

Cell wall development in the berries of two grapevines 20(1983)169

Pedicel dimensions A possible influence of pedicel d imens ions on fruit size and yield in strawberry 1(1973)321

Peel characteristics Improved methods for demonst ra t ion of the isolated epidermis of citrus fruit, for use in development and disorder s tudies of the peel 12(1980)347

Development of lemon fruits originating at different blossom dates around the year 15(1981)23

Peel g r o w t h Asymmetr ic growth of ci trus frui t peel induced by localized application of gibberellins in lanolin pastes 21(1983)29

Peeling Effect of parthenocarpy, peeling and fruit age on the changes in volume and specific gravity of cucumber fruits dur ing storage at 20°C 8(1978)229

Peel permeability Studies of the banana fruit surface in relation to the effects of TAL Pro-long coating on gaseous exchange 24(1984)279

Pelargonium graveolens Quality of Pelargonium graveolens cutt ings as affected by the rooting med ium 19(1983)379

Pelargonium hortorum Use of silver thiosulfate to prevent flower abscission from potted plants 19(1983)373

Pelargonium net vein agent Pelargonium net vein agent and pelargonium petal s treak as beneficial infections of commercial pelargoniums 17(1982)89

Pelargonium petal streak Pelargonium net vein agent and pelargonium petal streak as beneficial infections of commercial pelargoniums 17(1982)89

Pelargonium spp. Pelargonium net vein agent and pelargonium petal s treak as beneficial infections of commercial pelargoniums 17(1982)89

Plant and in vitro factors influencing the micropropagation of Pelargonium cultivars by bud-tip culture 21(1983)53

P e l a r g o n i u m x domestieum The effect of tempera ture and light on flower development in Pelargonium x domest icum 8(1978)75

Pelargonium x hortorum Evapotranspirat ion of potted ge ran iums (Pelargonium x hortorum Bailey 'Carefree Crimson') related to growth stage and greenhouse envi ronment 2(1974)145

The effect of quan tum flux densi ty and ne t photosynthet ic rate on morphology and t ime to flower of hybrid ge ran iums 21(1983)273

Effect of tempera ture and irradiance on vegetative and generative development in Pelargonium x hortorum 'Radio' 21(1983)283

Effect of GA 3, CCC, defoliation and quan tum flux densi ty on growth and flowering in PeIargonium x hortorum 23(1984)371

Penicillium expansum Control of benzimidazole-tolerant Peniciflium expansum in pome fruit 9(1978)31

P e n i c i l l i u m sp. Response of the sporophores of the cultivated mush room (Agaricus bisporus ) to volatile subs tances 21(1983)301

Pepper see Capsicum spp.

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Peppermint see Mentha piperita

P e r i c a r p High tempera ture and germinat ion in spinach. I. The role of the pericarp 19(1983)25

Periderm morphology Per iderm morphology of mature 'Golden Delicious' apple with special reference to russe t ing 8(1978)333

Peroxidase a c t i v i t y Peroxidase and isoperoxidase changes in relation to root initiation of Asparagus cultured in vitro 4(1976)27

The effect of gibberellic acid on lignification and peroxidase activity in dwarf bean 5(1976)297

Persea americana Effect of ni t rogen fertilization on yield and fruit oil content of avocado t rees 3(1975)89

Girdling of 'Fuerte ' avocado in subtropical Austral ia 5(1976)239

Reduced pollen tube growth and the presence of callose in the pistil of the male floral s tage of the avocado 7(1977)27

Promotion of floral init iation in 'Fuerte ' avocado by low tempera ture and short daylength 8(1978)213

Flowering and fruit-set response to tempera ture in the avocado cultivar 'Hass ' 14(1981)27

Extending the pos tharves t life of unrefr igerated avocado (Persea americana Mill.) fruit by storage in polyethylene bags 14(1981)219

A scanning electron microscope s tudy of flowers of avocado, litchi, macadamia and mango 16(1982)263

Inhibit ion of r ipening of avocados with calcium 16(1982)323

Effect of low tempera tures dur ing flowering on floral cycle and pollen tube growth in n ine avocado cultivars 18(1982/83)207

Inhibition of flowering of Mexican- and Guatemalan- type avocados under tropical condit ions 25(1985)21

Carbohydrate cycling in relation to shoot growth, floral init iation and development and yield in the avocado 25(1985)99

Persica vulgaris Histochemical survey of cell-wall polysaccharides of selected fruits 10(1979)141

Pers immon see Diospyros kaki

Pesticides Behaviour of some pesticides in a nut r ient - film and in a rock-wool sys tem 25(1985)1

431

Pests (and their control) Herbicide-impregnated mulches for weed control in container nurse ry stock 1(1973)165

P h e n m e d i p h a m in the es tab l i shment of s t rawberr ies as solid beds 6(1977)281

Effect of the durat ion of composting on the amoun t of compost produced and the yield of mush rooms 12(1990)351

Field observations on the effect of cur ran t borer moth Synanthedon ~'puli£ormis (Clerck) (Lepidoptera: Aegeriidae) on the yield of b lackcurrants produced in Tasman ia 15(1981)165

Comparative biology of citrus leaf-miner on different citrus rootstocks and wild hosts 15(1981)223

The effect of seaweed concentrate on the growth of tomato plants in nematode- infes ted soil 20(1983)137

Sweet-potato productivity as affected by recurrent use of vines as plant ing-mater ia l 20(1983)319

Growth and yield response of 'Correlr peach trees to fumigation with DBCP 20(1983)349

Petal water status Water relations and keeping-quali ty of cut Gerbera flowers. III. Water content, permeabil i ty and dry weight of ageing petals 10(1979)261

Petiole pithiness Interaction with salinity of GA3-induced leaf elongation, petiole pi th iness and bolting in celery 13(1980)135

Petroselinum crispum Fast germinat ion of pars ley seeds 15(1981)127

Petunia hybrida Ethrel s tudies on Petunia hybrida vilm. 7(1977)269

Performance of germinated, imbibed and dry petunia seed fluid-drilled in two gels with nut r ien t additives 22(1984)181

Petunia spp. Petunia cultivar sensitivity to ozone and sulphur dioxide 11(1979)269

Plant regeneration from protoplasts of Nicotiana a]ata 'Crimson Bedder' for somatic hybridisation studies 20(1983)281

Phalaenopsis sp. Factors affecting the growth of in vitro cultured lateral buds from Phalaenopsis flower stalks 8(1978)169

The use of indoleacetylamino acids in the in vitro propagation of Phalaenopsis orchids 19(1983)363

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Phaseolus aureus Differential control of length and number in adventi t ious roots of m u n g bean 25(1985)111

Phaseolus vulgaris The effect of gibberellic acid on lignification and peroxidase activity in dwarf bean 5(1976)297

Leaf s tomatal resistance, e thylene evolution and ABA levels as influenced by (2- chloroethyl) phosphonic acid 8(1978)101

Chlorosis in heal thy and viroid-infected plants exposed to the s team additive die thylaminoethanol 19(1983)1

Measurement of soil waterlogging tolerance in Phaseolus vulgaris L:. a comparison of screening techniques 200983)303

Flowering-pattern and yield components at inflorescence nodes of snap bean as affected by irrigation and plant densi ty 23(1984)9

The relationship between pod yield and specific leaf area in snapbeans; an example of stepwise mult ivariate analysis of variance 23(1984)231 Phenolics Sex determinat ion in vegetative seedlings of Carica papaya by phenolic tes ts 4(1976)33

Phenology Comparative morphology, phenology and production potential of banana cultivars 'Dwarf Cavendish' and TCilliams' in the Eastern Transvaal lowveld 25(1985)149

Phenols Effect of different storage tempera tures on phenolic compounds in banana and mango fruits 4(1976)309

Phenolic compounds in the phloem of Prunus trees, section Eucerasus 10(1979)387

Phenotypie stability Field performance and phenotypic stability of virus-free t issue-cul tured Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Multiflora' 24(1984)185

Phloem Phenolic compounds in the phloem of Prunus trees, section Eucerasus 10(1979)387

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry graft ing-combinations. II. Proteins in spring 12(1980)63

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry graft ing-combinations. III. Enzymes, especially peroxidases 12(1980)69

Differentiation of sieve tubes in compatible and incompatible P runus graft ings 15(1981)349

Ultrastructural localization of polyphenols in the sieve tubes of Prunus avium L. by ferric chloride 22(1984)105

Phoenix eanariensis Propagation palms in vitro with special emphas i s on the date palm (Phoenix dactyli£era L.) 250985)255

Phoenix daet~lifera The carotenoid pigments of the date 20(1963)251

Propagation palms in vitro with special emphas i s on the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) 25(1985)255

Phoenix roebelenii Propagation palms in vitro with special emphas i s on the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) 25(1985)255

Phosphoearpus tetragonolobus Nodule formation and distr ibution dur ing the es tab l i shment stage of six selections of winged bean 15(1981)1

Phosphorus Nutritional requirements of roses grown in peat 1(1973)341

The relation between method of propagation, plant densi ty and growth, mineral uptake and yield of dasheen (Colocasia antiquorum, Schott.) 4(1976)15

Nutritional s ta tus of some fruit t rees grown on normal and alkali soils 5(1976)243

Sampling for mineral content in leaves of mango cultivar 'Dashehari ' 5(1976)255

Uptake of nut r ients by banana at the 8th- and 19th-leaf stage,7(1977)55

Nutrit ion of g lasshouse s t rawberr ies with nitrogen, phosphorus and potass ium 7(1977)359

Effect of phosphorus supply on acid phospha tase activity in the leaves of tomato plants 9(1978)303

Growing of processing-tomato plants under water-deficiency conditions: mulching with t ransparen t polyethylene 10(1979)117

The effect of phosphorus on the growth of Grevillea 'Poorinda Firebird' in soil-less pot t ing-mixtures 11(1979)197

Influence of gibberellic acid on early fruit development, diffusible growth subs tances and content of macronut r ien ts in seedless Clementine mandar in 11(1979)337

Effects of t ime and rate of nut r ien t application on foliar nutr ient concentrat ion and cold hard iness in Viburnum species 13(1980)271

Effects of irradiance on nut r ien t uptake, growth and cold hard iness of Viburnum opulus L. 'Nanum' 13(1980)391

Nutrit ion of five species of container-grown acacia, boronia, choisya and eucalyptus 14(1981)55

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Effects of nitrogen and phosphorus on root and shoot growth of Cotoneaster divarieata Rehd. & Wils. 15(1981)77

The response of phosphorus-sensitive plants to slow-release fertilizers in soil-less potting mixtures 15(1981)301

Nutrition of container-grown Callistemon citrinus and Hakea laurina 17(1982)159

Relationship of endomycorrhizal association of unsterilized soils with available soil phosphorus, plant growth, phosphorus uptake and oil synthesis in peppermint 20(1983)185

Effects of nitrogen and phosphorus nutrition on the growth of asparagus seedlings 21(1983)105

Leaching of applied phosphorus in container media 22(1984)275

Phosphorus deficiency Nitrogen accumulation induced by phosphorus deficiency in citrus plants 1(1973)251

P h o t i n i a x f ra se r i Response of container-grown photinia to moisture stress 21(1983)369

Photochemical response Relative sensitivity of a herbicide-resistant rutabaga genotype to cyanazine and metribuzin 24(1984)101

Photochemical sensitivity Tomato chloroplast photochemical sensitivity to metribuzin 17(1982)9

Photoperiod The effect of day length, source of light and growth regulators on growth and flowering of Clerodendrum thomsonae Ball 1(1973)1

Effects of vernalization and gibberellic acid on flower bud formation in different genotypes of pea under different photoperiods 1(1973)177

Effects of temperature and daylength on growth and flowering of roselle, Hibiscus sabdari£fa L. 3(1975)129

The effect of various environmental factors on flowering of gladiolus. II. Length of the day 4(1976)139

The effect of various environmental factors on flowering of gladiolus. IV. Interaction of environmental factors - general discussion 4(1976)157

Influence of the environment on growth and development of chives (AIh'um sehoenoprasum L.). I. Induction of the rest period 4(1976)211

Growth, flowering and runnering of strawberry after daylength extension with incandescent and fluorescent lighting 4(1976)345

The photoperiodic control of rooting, growth and dormancy in Comus elba L. 5(1976)127

433

Sex expression in watermelon as affected by photoperiod and temperature 5(1976)339

Effect of light conditions on the development of the inflorescence in tomato 6(1977)15

The effect of artificially extended daylengths and of sowing times on Anfirrhinum majus 6(1977)149

Environmental and cultural effects on vegetative growth and flowering of selected "bedding" ornamentals. II. Night-break lighting and gibberellic acid applications 7(1977)81

The responses of early-flowering chrysanthemums to daylength 7(1977)277

Promotion of floral initiation in 'Fuerte' avocado by low temperature and short daylength 8(1978)213

Leaf production and growth in Begonia x hiemalis under long and short days 8(1978)289

Influence of temperature and day length after chilling and short-day period on the flowering of Calceolaria x herbeohybrida Voss 9(1978)71

The effect of daylength and supplementary lighting on the growth of Begonia x hiemalis leaf cuttings 10(1979)203

Effect of temperature and daylength on flower initiation and runner formation in two everbearing strawberry cultivars 12(1980)19

Effects of photoperiod on shoot elongation and endogenous gibberellins in the glasshouse carnation 12(1980)83

The effects of temperature and daylength during the seedling stage on flower-stalk formation in field-grown celery 12(1980)231

The appearance and development of buds on leaf cuttings of Begonia x hiemalis in long and short days 12(1980)377

Response of the chrysanthemum to soil heating 13(1980)67

Environmental responses of gladioli in south- east Queensland 14(1981)77

The influence of photoperiod and plant density on yield of winter-grown gladioli in Queensland 14(1981)171

Flower initiation of chrysanthemum seedlings grown continuously in short days at four levels of irradiance 14(1981)277

Promotion of flowering by photoperiodic lighting in winter-grown gladiolus planted at high densities 14(1981)367

Flower and corm development in gladiolus as affected by photoperiod 15(1981)187

Effects of shoot size, number of continuous- light cycles and solar radiation on flower initiation in the carnation 15(1981)267

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The effects of growth subs tances and photoperiod on the development of shoot apices of Vitis cultured in vitro 16(1982)17

Interaction of photoperiod and tempera ture in flowering-control of Gypsophila paniculata L. 16(1982)385

Effect of day and night tempera ture dur ing long photoperiods on the vegetative growth and flowering of Chrysanthemum morifollum Ramat 17(1982)271

The influence of i l lumination levels of daylength extension on yield of winter-grown gladioli in Queens land 17(1982)277

The efficiency of different light sources in inducing spray carnat ion flowering 18(1982/ 83)159

The effect of plant densi ty and day-length on growth and development in the carnat ion 20(1983)193

Plant and in vitro factors influencing the micropropagation of Pelargonium cultivars by bud-tip culture 21(1983)53

Influence of extended photoperiod and rooting media fertility on subsequent growth of Acer rubrum L. 'Red Sunset ' 22(1984)129

Influence of tempera ture and day-length on flowering in Aeschynanthus speciosus 22(1984)157

Flower formation of Chinese cabbage. I. Response to vernalization and photoperiods 22(1984)219

Effect of temperature, daylength and light intensity on growth and development of Dipladenia sanderi Hemsl. 'Rosea' 22(1984)287

Flower formation of Chinese cabbage. If. Anti- vernalization and short-day treatment 22(1984)327

Effect of day and night temperatures during short photoperiods on growth and flowering of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat 22(1984)373

Environmental and chemical control of growth and flowering of Chamelaucium uncinatum Schauer 25(1985)287

Photosynthesis Water relations of lettuce. II. Effects of drought on gas exchange properties of two cultivars 7(1977)19

Responses of eggplant to drought. II. Gas exchange parameters 7(1977)311

Photosynthes is and respirat ion of Tu]ipa sp. cultivar 'Apeldoorn' 12(1980)361

Effect of tempera ture on photosynthes is of lettuce adapted to different light and tempera ture conditions 13(1980)115

Comparative study of photosynthesis , transpiration, diffusion res is tances and water- use efficiency of two azalea cultivars 13(1980)283

The influence of tempera ture on photosynthes is of different tomato genotypes 16(1982)109

The influence of irradiance and external CO 2- concentrat ion on photosynthes is of different tomato genotypes 16(1982)117

Occurrence of two different modes of photosynthes is in Dendrobium cultivars 17(1982)169

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment. V. Effect of CO 2, 02 and light on net photosynthetic rate in Chrysanthemum mori£olium Ramat 19(1983)133

The influence of daminozide and maleic hydrazide on growth and net photosynthesis of silver maple and American sycamore seedlings 19(1983)367

The effect of quantum flux density and net photosynthetic rate on morphology and time to flower of hybrid geraniums 21(1983)273

Variations among physiological, morphological and biochemical characteristics of evergreen azalea (Rhododendron simsii Planch.) cultivars 22(1984)147

Fruit growth of cucumber in relation to assimilate supply and s ink activity 23(1984)21

Light responses of photosynthes is and transpirat ion of two tomato cultivars under ambient and altered CO 2 and 02 23(1984)119

Interactions between root-zone tempera ture and light levels on growth, development and photosynthes is of Lyeopersicon eseulentum Mill. Cultivar 'Vendor' 23(1984)313

Phyl lanthus embliea Nutritional s ta tus of some fruit trees grown on normal and alkali soils 5(1976)243

The influence of wax emulsion, morphact in and gibberellic acid on the storage behaviour of Indian gooseberry fruits 16(1982)155

Phyllocnist is citrella Comparative biology of citrus leaf-miner on different citrus rootstocks and wild hosts 15(1981)223

Phytophthora nicotianae Evaluation of strains of Poncirus trifoliata and trifoliate orange hybrids for resistance to Phy-tophthora root rot 20(1983)85

Phytotoxicity The effect of Pinus radiata bark toxicity on the early growth of plants in containers 15(1981)291

Phytotoxins Allelopathy in citrus orchards 20(1983)361

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Pigment development Chronological sequence of p igment development in the kernels of pecan cultivar 'Stuart" 6(1977)213

Pigments see also Anthocyanins , carotenoids and flavonoids

Inher i tance of some fruit characters in muskme lon 6(1977)107

Azalea indica flower colour as related to the parameters pH, anthocyanins and flavonol co- p igments 9(1978)285

Pinching Controlling the growth and development of rose plants after plant ing 4(1976)63

Chemical "pinching" of pot c h r y s a n t h e m u m s with 2, 3-dihydro-5, 6-diphenyl-1,4-oxathiin 8(1978)81

Influence of dikegulac-sodium, Off-shoot-O and manua l pinching on rhododendrons 8(1978)163

Effect of manua l pinching, pott ing-on and cytokinins on branching and flowering of Camellia, Rhododendron and Rosa 23(1984)75

Pineapple see Ananas comosus

Pink-root disease The response of onions to solar heating, agricultural practices and pink-root disease 15(1981)331

P i s o l i t h u s tinctorius Fertil i ty-mycorrhizal-isolate interactions in production of containerized pin oak seedlings 15(1981)283

Pistacia l e n t i s c u s The effect of container size and aerat ion conditions on growth of roots and canopy of woody plants 12(1980)385

Pistil Reduced pollen tube growth and the presence of callose in the pistil of the male floral s tage of the avocado 7(1977)27

P i s t i l , ultrastructure Ultrastructural and his tochemical fea tures of pistil of Malus communis : the stylar t ransmi t t ing t issue 12(1980)327

P i s u m sativum The changes in the growth pa t te rn of peas caused by flower formation 1(1973)77

Effects of vernalization and gibberellic acid on flower bud formation in different genotypes of pea under different photoperiods 1(1973)177

Plant spacing studies with processing peas in Ontario, Canada 2(1974)113

Yield and height response to anti-lodging t r ea tments in peas 3(1975)359

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Peroxidase activity, chemical composition and plant characters of some promising pea cultivars 9(1978)1

Plant form, growth rate and relative growth rate compared in conventional, semi-leafless and leafless peas 14(1981)9

Plant age Effect of plant age and temperature on bolting in Chinese cabbage 25(1985)217

Plantain see Musa spp.

Plant density Light studies in a spacing trial with apple on a dwarfing and a semi-dwarfing rootstock 1(1973)25

Effect of plant ing densi ty on the number and weight of tulip daughter bulbs 1(1973)193

Plant densi ty studies with direct seeded tomatoes in Ontaria, Canada 1(1973)309

Plant densi ty in relation to tulip bulb growth 2(1974)69

Plant spacing studies with processing peas in Ontario, Canada 2(1974)113

The relation between method of propagation, p lant densi ty and growth, minera l uptake and yield of dasheen (CoIocasia ant iquorum, Schott.) 4(1976)15

Prel iminary observations of the effect of spacing on the apple root sys tem 4(1976)285

Influence of plant densi ty and t ime of fertilizer application on growth characteristics, nut r ien t uptake and yield of tomato 7(1977)329

Effect of cycocel and spacings on the growth and volatile oil of Cymbopogon citratus 6(1978)237

Plant-spacing studies with 'Kew' pineapple 8(1978)273

Growing of processing-tomato plants under water-deficiency conditions: mulching with t r ansparen t polyethylene 10(1979)117

A comparison of methods of growing tomato t ransplants 12(1980)125

Growing onion seeds in an arid region: drought tolerance and the effect of bulb weight, spacing and fertilization 14(1981)1

The influence of photoperiod and plant densi ty on yield of winter-grown gladioli in Queens land 14(1961)171

Promotion of flowering by photoperiodic l ighting in winter-grown gladiolus planted at high densit ies 14(1981)367

Carnat ion yield patterns: the effects of p lant densi ty and plant ing-date 17(1982)177

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The effect of plant densi ty and day-length on growth and development in the carnat ion 20(1983)193

The influence of soil moisture stress and plant populations on the yield of pickling cucumbers 21(1963)217

Flowering-pattern and yield components at inflorescence nodes of snap bean as affected by irrigation and plant density 23(1964)9

The effect of nitrogen, volume of media, plant density and module shape on the growth of asparagus seedlings 24(1984)45

Biennial cropping, an alternative production sys tem for red raspberr ies (Rubus idaeus L.) 24(1984)315

Plant development Effects of ancymidol and gibberellins A 3 and A4+ 7 on Tulipa gesneriana L. cv. Paul Richter dur ing development in the greenhouse 2(1974)55

Effects of temperature on growth and development of Hybrid Tea-rose seedlings 11(1979)261

Plant form Plant form, growth rate and relative growth rate compared in conventional, semi-leafless and leafless peas 14(1961)9

Plant height Effect of durat ion of after-r ipening and gibberellic acid on germinat ion of seeds and growth of seedlings of pecan in Egypt 3(1975)217

Yield and height response to anti-lodging t rea tments in peas 3(1975)359

Ethrel s tudies on Petunia hybrida vilm. 7(1977)269

Growth-regulator effect on New Guinea Impatiens hybrids 12(1960)293

Response of I_Jlium longiflorum to ancymidol bulb-dips 13(1960)93

Planting date Growing of processing-tomato plants under water-deficiency conditions: mulching with t ransparen t polyethylene 10(1979)117

Environmental responses of gladioli in south- east Queensland 14(1961)77

Carnation yield patterns: the effects of plant densi ty and plant ing-date 17(1982)177

Planting method Plant-spacing studies with 'Kew' pineapple 8(1978)273

Planting system An economist 's review on the choice of tree form and plant ing sys tem for commercial apple production 1(1973)205

Effects of density, rectangularity and row orientation on apple trees, measured in a multivariated experimental design 10(1979)155

Plant nutrient composition Growth and nutrient content of a glasshouse tomato crop grown in peat 4(1976)23

Plant nutrient status Effect of nitrogen form and rate on elemental content and growth of pyracantha, cotoneaster and weigela 13(1980)173

Plant water status Effect of water content and storage tempera ture of gladiolus corms on flowering 1(1973)57

Review on water and crop quality 5(1976)193

Water relations of lettuce. I. Internal physical aspects for two cultivars 7(1977)9

Water relations of lettuce. If. Effects of drought on gas exchange properties of two cultivars 7(1977)19

Water relations and keeping-quality of cut Gerbera flowers. IV. Internal water relations of ageing petal-tissue 11(1979)83

The response of rose plants to evaporative cooling: plant water status and CO 2 fixation 11(1979)191

Water relations and keeping-quali ty of cut Gerbera flowers. V. Role of endogenous cytokinins 12(1980)273

Water relations and keeping-quali ty of cut Gerbera flowers. VI. Role of pressure potential 12(1980)283

Effects of abscisic acid and benzyladenine on irrigated and non-irrigated grapevines 13(1980)253

Plastic tunnel Effect of various types of plastic films on the soil and air t empera tures in 80-cm high tunnels 23(1984)105

Platanus occ identa l i s The influence of daminozide and maleic hydrazide on growth and ne t photosynthes is of silver maple and American sycamore seedlings 19(1983)367

Pleurotus s a j o r - e a j u Cytokinins in two cultivated edible mush rooms 10(1979)301

Plum see Prunus salicina, P. tri£lora

Poinsettia see Euphorbia pulcherrima

Pol ian thes tuberosa Regulation of growth and flowering in Polianthes tuberosa L. with gibberellic acid and Ethrel spray 19(1983)149

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Pollen Growth, sex expression, pollen germinat ion and yield in popper as affected by chlorflurenol 9(1978)15

In vitro germinat ion of apple pollens 10(1979)49

Plant characterist ics for dist inction of diploid, triploid and tetraploid lettuce 12(1980)109

The between- and within-grape-cult ivars genetic variation 19(1983)321

Long- term storage of yam pollen 20(1983)225

Identification of the e thylene precursor, 1- aminocyclopropane-l-carboxylic acid (ACC), in pollen 21(1983)291

Mentor pollen effect on the in-vivo germinat ion of self-incompatible apple pollen 23(1984)337

Pollen enzymatic activity Effect of methanol and g a m m a irradiation on enzymat ic activity of apple pollen 17(1982)231

Pollen tube Reduced pollen tube growth and the presence of callose in the pistil of the male floral s tage of the avocado 7(1977)27

Effect of low tempera tures dur ing flowering on floral cycle and pollen tube growth in nine avocado cultivars 18(1982/83)207

Pollen tube growth in macadamia 18(1982/ 83)333

Pollination Fruit set and June drop in Cox's Orange Pippin apple as affected by pollination and t r ea tmen t with a mixture of gibberellins A 4 and A 7 1(1973)85

Increasing yields of ~ropaz' manda r in by gibberellin and girdling in the presence of 'Minneola' pollinizers 7(1977)369

Crop failure in gooseberry due to poor pollination 16(1982)147

Pollination effects on fruit production of 'Star Ruby' grapefrui t (Citrus paradisi Macf.) 25(1085)71

Pollination m a n a g e m e n t for controlled hybridization of white yam 25(1985)201

Pollination stimuli Morphological and ultraviolet absorption differences between fertile and sterile an thers of Japanese apricot cultivars in relation to their pollination stimuli 18(1982/83)57

Polyphenols Ultrastructural localization of polyphenols in the sieve tubes of Prunus avium L. by ferric chloride 22(1984)105

Pomegranate see Punica granamm

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Pomelo skin disease Occurrence of Tuzuhada', a physiological disorder of Japanese pear (Rehd. cv. 'Nijisseiki'), in relation to its nutrient content and respiration rates 8(1978)143

Pomology, general Recent pomological research in the U.S.S.R, - review 13(1980)201

Poneirus trifoliata Influence of rootstocks on the leaf nut r ien t composit ion of two scion cultivars of manda r in 16(1982)163

An evaluation of the interaction between interstocks and rootstocks on the yield and tree size of 'Valencia' orange 19(1983)229

Evaluation of s t ra ins of Poncirus trifo]iata and trifoliate orange hybrids for resis tance to Phytophthora root rot 20(1983)85

In vitro propagation of 'Troyer' ci trange from epicotyl segments 23(1984)159

Poneirus trifoliata x C. sinensis Influence of rootstocks on the leaf nut r ien t composition of two scion cultivars of mandarin 18(1982)183

Effect of rootstocks on the leaf mineral content of citrus 23(1984)163

Micro-grafting shoot-tip culture of citrus on three trifoliate rootstocks 23(1984)255

Post-harvest physiology Post-harvest changes in guava fruit of different matur i ty 19(1983)237

Post-harvest wastage The control of rotting and browning of litchi frui t by hot benomyi and plastic film 16(1982)253

Potassium Nutrit ional requirements of roses grown in peat 1(1973)341

The influence of relative humidi ty and nutr i t ion on leaf t ipburn of s t rawberry 3(1975)339

The relation between method of propagation, plant densi ty and growth, mineral uptake and yield of dasheen (Colocasia antiquorum, Schott.) 4(1976)15

Sampling for mineral content in leaves of mango cultivar 'Dashehari ' 5(1976)255

Uptake of nut r ien ts by banana at the 8th- and 19th-leaf stage 7(1977)55

Nutrit ion of g lasshouse s t rawberr ies with nitrogen, phosphorus and potass ium 7(1977)359

Controlled-release fertilizers and horticultural applications 11(1979)107

Influence of gibberellic acid on early fruit development, diffusible growth subs tances and

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content of macronutrients in seedless Clementine mandarin 11(1979)337

Plant growth and dry-matter production of the 'Williams' banana in relation to supply of potassium, magnesium and manganese in sand culture 12(1980)27

Calcium, potassium and magnesium nutrition and their interactions in 'Cox's Orange' apple trees 12(1980)153

Effects of time and rate of nutrient application on foliar nutrient concentration and cold hardiness in Viburnum species 13(1980)271

Effects of irradiance on nutrient uptake, growth and cold hard iness of Viburnum opulus L. 'Nanum' 13(1980)391

Cellular image profile analysis of apples exhibit ing corking disorders as related to calcium and potass ium 16(1982)217

Yield, chemical composition, growth and matur i ty of ~,Villiams' banana fruit in relation to supply of potassium, magnesium and manganese 16(1982)239

Nutrition of container-grown Callistemon citrinus and Hakea laurina 17(1982)159

Cation distribution and balance in apple fruit in relation to calcium t rea tments for bitter pit 19(1983)301

A method for es t imat ing K + and NO a- uptake rate in hydroponics by a four-electrode conductivity sensor 21(1983)113

Diurnal variations in the oxygen content and acid requi rement of recirculating nut r ien t solutions and in the uptake of water and potass ium by cucumber and tomato plants 21(1983)311

The development of 'Delmas' pecan fruit, with special reference to growth phases and changes of lipids and potass ium 24(1984)323

Potato see Solanum tuberosum

Potato, sweet see Ipomoea batatas

Potting media Physical properties of nurse ry potting- mixtures 11(1979)1 Water relations of nurse ry pott ing-media 11(1979)9

The effect of phosphorus on the growth of Grevillea 'Poorinda Firebird' in soil-less pot t ing-mixtures 11(1979)197

Retention of nutr ients by peats and wood wastes 12(1980)203

Evaluation of potting-media, fertilizer source and rate of application on chemical composit ion and growth of Ligustrum japonieum Thunb. 14(1981)157

The effect of P1nus radiata bark toxicity on the early growth of plants in containers 15(1981)291

The response of phosphorus-sensi t ive plants to slow-release fertilizers in soil-less potting mixtures 16(1981)301

Comparison of composted hardwood and peat- based media for the production of seedlings, foliage and flowering plants 15(1981)311

Flowering, vegetative growth and mineral nutri t ion of pot c h r y s a n t h e m u m s in sawdust and peat-lito media 21(1983)189

Leaching of applied phosphorus in container media 22(1984)275

Powder plant see Haemanthus x hybridus

Powdery mildew see Sphaerotheca sp.

Pressure trunk injection Factors affecting injection rate for pressure t runk injection of pecan trees 14(1981)323

P r i m u l a obconica The effects of GA 3, CCC and B-9 upon growth, development and organic compounds in Primula obconica 9(1978)175

Regenerat ion of plants from ultra-low frozen an thers of Primula obconica 14(1981)93

Pr im u la vulgar is The effect of tempera ture on flowering in Primula vulgaris 23(1984)195

P r i v e t see Ligustrum spp.

Production potential Comparative morphology, phenology and production potential of banana cultivars 'Dwarf Cavendish' and 'Williams' in the Eastern Transvaal lowveld 25(1985)149

Propagation material Evaluation of sources of propagat ing-material for sweet-potato production 16(1982)1

Propagules Upgrading inferior plantain propagation material through dry-season nurse ry 18(1982/ 83)31

Differentiation of propagules and crop growth pat tern in 20 pineapple cultivars 18(1982/83)215

Proteins Comparison of protein fractions of citrus buds dur ing flower formation or its inhibition by gibberellins 1(1973)171

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry graft ing-combinations. I. Proteins in winter 12(1980)55

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry

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graft ing-combinations. II. Proteins in spring 12(1980)63

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry graft ing-combinations. III. Enzymes, especially peroxidases 12(1980)69

Protoplast culture Plant regenerat ion from protoplasts of Nicotiana a]ata 'Crimson Bedde f for somatic hybridisat ion studies 20(1983)281

Novel organized growth and somatic variat ion of Nicotiana bonariensis protoplast-derived colonies: t r ansmiss ion to regenerated plants 21(1983)359

Pruning Chemical control of side shoots in the tomato 3(1975)331

Aliphatic alcohols as p run ing-agents for tomato side shoots 7(1977)43

Harves t -pruning and trellising of 'Sultana' vines. I. Effects on yield and vegetative growth 7(1977)115

Harves t -pruning and trellising of 'Sultana ' vines. II. Effects on early spr ing development 7(1977)123

Plant m a n a g e m e n t of g reenhouse roses. The prun ing 14(1981)285

Test ing Koopmann ' s rules of apple tree p run ing 18(1982)209

Prunus amygda lus Mist propagation of peach and a lmond x peach hybrids 2(1974)369

P r u n u s a v i u m Root induction in vitro of easy-to-root Prunus pseudocerasus and diffieult-te-root Prunus avium 4(1978)49

Flavonol glycosides of different species and hybrids from the Prunus section eueerasus and the growth-promoting activity of quereet in derivatives 8(1978)51

Histechemical survey of cell-wall polysaeeharides of selected fruits 10(1979)141

Phenolic compounds in the phloem of P runus trees, section Eueerasus 10(1979)387

Investigations on gum duet formation in cherries us ing a plastic embedding-medium 11(1979)247

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry graft ing-combinations. L Proteins in winter 12(1980)55

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry graft ing-combinations. If. Proteins in spring 12(1980)63

439

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry grafting-combinations. III. Enzymes, especially peroxidases 12(1980)69

Differentiation of sieve tubes in compatible and incompatible Prunus graftings 15(1981)349

On the senescence of ovules in cherries 16(1982)29

Compatibility in Prunus m4um/Prunus eerasus grafts during initial phase. If. Reduction of cell number and peroxidases in the rootstock cambium 21(1983)225

Ultrastructural localization of polyphenols in the sieve tubes of Prunus avium L. by ferric chloride 22(1984)105

Effects of h igh-humidi ty storage on quality, decay and storage life in cherry, lemon and peach fruits 23(1984)181

The effect of different t empera tures on the viability of ovules in cherries 25(1985)235

Prunus c a n e s c e n s Plantiet regenerat ion from root callus of different Prunus species 12(1980)339

Prlinlis c @ r a s u s Flavonol glycosides of different species and hybrids f rom the Prunus section eucerasus a n d t h e growth-promoting activity of quercet in derivatives 8(1978)51

Leaf s tomatal resistance, e thylene evolution and ABA levels as influenced by (2- chloroethyl) phosphonic acid 8(1978)101

Phenolic compounds in the phloem of Prunus trees, section Eucerasus 10(1979)387

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry graft ing-combinations. I. Proteins in winter 12(1980)55

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry graft ing-combinations. II. Proteins in spring 12(1980)63

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry graft ing-combinations. Ill. Enzymes, especially peroxidases 12(1980)69

Differentiation of sieve tubes in compatible and incompatible P runus graft ings 15(1981)349

On the senescence of ovules in cherries 16(1982)29

A micropropagation sys tem for sour cherry 19(1983)85

Compatibility in Prunus aviurn/Prunus cerasus grafts dur ing initial phase. II. Reduction of cell numbe r and peroxidases in the rootstock cambium 21(1983)225

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The effect of different t empera tures on the viability of ovules in cherries 25(1985)235

Prunus dawyekensis Plantlet regenerat ion from root callus of different Prunus species 12(1980)339

P r u n u s f r u t i c o s a Flavonol glycosides of different species and hybrids from the Prunus section eucerasus and the growth-promoting activity of quercetin derivatives 8(1978)51

Phenolic compounds in the phloem of Prunus trees, section Eucerasus 10(1979)387

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry graft ing-combinations. I. Proteins in winter 12(1980)55

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry graft ing-combinations. II. Proteins in spring 12(1980)63

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry graft ing-combinations. III. Enzymes, especially peroxidases 12(1980)09

Differentiation of sieve tubes in compatible and incompatible P runus graft ings 15(1981)349

Prunus incisa x serrula Plantlet regenerat ion from root callus of different Prunus species 12(1980)339

Prunus laurocerasus Rooting of shoot cutt ings of ornamenta l shrubs after immers ion in auxin-containing solutions 4(1976)01

P r u n u s m u m e Morphological and ultraviolet absorption differences between fertile and sterile an thers of Japanese apricot cultivars in relation to their pollination stimuli 18(1982/83)57

Prunus persica Mist propagation of peach and almond x peach hybrids 2(1974)369

Meadow orchard for the peach 5(1976)43

Pressurized injection of aqueous solutions into tree t runks 6(1977)297

Effect of salinity and water table on growth and tolerance of p lum and peach 7(1977)225

Effect of salinity and water table on the mineral content of p lum and peach 7(1977)347

Leaf stomatal resistance, e thylene evolution and ABA levels as influenced by (2- chloroethyl) phosphonic acid 8(1978)101

Effect of stratification temperature, stratification period and seed coat on seed germinat ion of peach cultivar 'Sharbati ' 9(1978)47

Effect of stratification-temperature, chemical treatments and seed coat on the growth of peach seedlings cultivar 'Sharbati' 9(1978)259

Seasonal fluctuation in malate dehydrogenase, phosphatase and proteinase activity of dormant peach flower buds 11(1979)229

Metabolism and translocation of 1,2-14C(2- chloroethyl) phosphonic acid in Prunus persica (L.)Batsch. 15(1981)33

Rooting of peach hardwood cuttings for the meadow orchard 15(1981)137

Effects of storage atmosphere, temperature and calcium on low-temperature injury of peach fruit 15(1981)145

Levels of extractable para-coumaric acid in the exomesocarp and seed of persisting and abscising peach fruit 16(1982)375

In vitro micrografting and its applications to fruit science 20(1983)147

Growth and yield response of 'Correlr peach trees to fumigation with DBCP 20(1983)349

Effects of high-humidity storage on quality, decay and storage life in cherry, lemon and peach fruits 23(1984)181

Alleviation of internal breakdown of nectarines during cold storage by intermittent warming 25(1985)241

Effect of seed coat on peach seed germination 25(1985)247

Prunus persica x Prunus davidiana Effect of media and media pH on in vitro propagation of 'Nemaguard' peach rootstock 21(1983)353

Prunus pseudocerasus Root induction in vitro of easy-to-root Prunus pseudocerasus and difficult-to-root Prunus avium 4(1976)49

Prunus salicina Thinning plums with 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid 4(1976)279

Effect of salinity and water table on growth and tolerance of p lum and peach 7(1977)225

Prunus spp. Rootstock/scion relations in horticultural crop physiology 2(1974)221

CA storage and hypobaric storage of white peach 'Okubo' 3(1975)179

Embryo culture and micropropagation of cherries in vitro 12(1980)77

Plantlet regenerat ion from root callus of different Prunus species 12(1980)339

Note on the graft compatibility of native wild species. II. Plum 19(1983)251

Models of water competition between fruits and leaves on spurs of 'Bartlett' pear trees and

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its m e a s u r e m e n t by a heat-pulse method 20(1983)241

The influence of herbicides on the soil microflora in a p lum orchard 23(1984)191

Defoliation of tree fruit nu r se ry stock with CGA-15281 24(1984)265

Prunus triflora Effect of salinity and water table on the mineral content of plum and peach 7(1977)347

Psidium cattleianum Post -harves t changes in guava fruit of different matur i ty 19(1983)237

Psidium guajava Nutritional s ta tus of some fruit t rees grown on normal and alkali soils 5(1976)243

Sampling for minera l content in leaves of guava cultivar 'Lucknow-49' 11(1979)163

Changes in endogenous gibberellins dur ing fruit growth in guava, with a general d iscuss ion 17(1982)353

Endogenous auxins in seeded and seedless frui ts of guava 18(1982/83)323

Post-harvest changes in guava fruit of different matur i ty 19(1983)237

Psophocarpus palustris Symbiotic specificity in nodulat ion and ni t rogen fixation between winged bean and Rhizobium 16(1982)313

Psophocarpus tetragonolobus Symbiotic specificity in nodulat ion and ni t rogen fixation between winged bean and Rhizobium 16(1982)313

Effect of combined inoculation of Azospirillum and Rhizobium on nodulation and N2-fixation of winged bean and soybean 20(1983)231

P u f f i n e s s In vitro studies of controlling tomato puff iness by growth regulators 7(1977)319

In vitro studies of controlling tomato puffiness enhanced by temperature , ni t rogen source and sucrose concentrat ion 9(1978)295

Pumpkin see Cucurbita pepo

P u m p k i n , f l u t e d see Tel£airia occidentalis

Punica granatum Seasonal t rends in ni t rogen and carbohydrate contents of 'Banati ' pomegrana te leaves 3(1975)247

Post -harves t physiology and storage behaviour of pomegranate frui ts 24(1984)287

P u r p l e blotch Cultural practices in relation to purple blotch disease of onion 9(1978)237

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Pyracant~a coceinea Effect of growth inhibitors on three o rnamenta l species 9(1978)279

Effect of ni t rogen form and rate on elemental content and growth of pyracantha, eotoneaster and weigela 13(1980)173

l~Tacantha sp. Rooting of shoot cuttings of ornamental shrubs after immersion in auxin-containing solutions 4(1976)91

Pyrenochaeta terrestris The response of onions to solar heating, agricultural practices and pink-root disease 15(1981)331

Pyrus amygdaliformis A pear rootstock trial in Israel 8(1978)249

Pyrus betulaefolia A pear rootstock trial in Israel 8(1978)249

Rootstock influence on leaf and fruit mineral s ta tus of 'Bartlett ' and 'd'Anjou' pear 23(1984)41

Rootstock influence (1965-1980) on yield, yield efficiency and tree size of 'Bartlett ' and d'Anjou' pear 24(1984)271

Pyrus calleryana Rootstock influence on leaf and fruit mineral s ta tus of 'Bartlett ' and 'd'Anjou' pear 23(1984)41

Rootstock influence (1985-1980) on yield, yield efficiency and tree size of 'Bartlett ' and d'Anjou' pear 24(1984)271

Pyrus communis A pear rootstock trial in Israel 8(1978)249

Fruit quality of 'Bosc' pears Pyrus communis, L.) stored in air or one percent oxygen as influenced by matur i ty 21(1983)45

Changes in r ipening behavior of 'd'Anjou' pears (Pyrus communis L.) after cold storage 21(1983)137

Rootstock influence on leaf and fruit mineral status of 'Bartlett' and 'd'Anjou' pear 23(1984)41

Propagation in vitro of pear, Pyrus communis L., cultivars 'William's Bon Chr~tien', 'Packham's Triumph' and 'Beurr~ Bose' 23(1984)51

Pyrus malus Leaf s tomatal resistance, e thylene evolution and ABA levels as influenced by (2- chloroethyl) phosphonic acid 8(1978)101

Pyrus pyrilolia In vitro propagation of Pyrus pyrifolia 23(1984)247

Pyrus serotina Watereore in Japanese pear (Pyrus serotina Rehder vat. 'Culta' Rehder). I. Description of the disorder and its relation to fruit matur i ty 4(1976)261

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Watercore in Japanese pear (l:~zrus serotina Rehder var. 'Culta' Rehder). II. Chemical changes in watercored tissue 4(1978)271

Watercore in Japanese pear. III. Changes in the activities of some enzymes relating to the degradation of cell walls and the accumulation of sugar 0(1977)45

Occurrence of 'Yuzuhada', a physiological disorder of Japanese pear (Rehd. cv. 'Nijisseiki'), in relation to its nutrient content and respiration rates 8(1978)143

Effects of bud scales and gibberellins on dormancy of in vitro cultured Japanese pear leaf buds 24(1984)177

Pyrus serotina x Pyrus communis A pear rootstock trial in Israel 8(1978)249

P y r u s spp. Control of benzimidazole-tolerant Penicillium expansum in pome fruit 9(1978)31

Bud dormancy of apple and pear in relation to the temperature during the growth period 10(1979)149

Biennial bearing in apple and pear: a literature survey 11(1979)303

The relation between water stress and the climacteric in respiration of some fruits 12(1980)259

Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. I. Assessing fungicides 13(1980)213

Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. IIL Throughput limitations in dip application 14(1981)35

Histological and anatomical characteristics of pathenocarpic and normal pear fruits 19(1983)311

Non-destructive in situ measurements of pear fruit moisture during growth 22(1984)97

Defoliation of tree fruit nursery stock with CGA-15281 24(1984)265

l ~ u s sy~aca A pear rootstock trial in Israel 8(1978)249

Pyrus ussuriensis Rootstock influence on leaf and fruit mineral status of 'Bartlett' and 'd'Anjou' pear 23(1984)41

Rootstock influence (1965-1980) on yield, yield efficiency and tree size of 'Bartlett' and d'Anjou' pear 24(1984)271

P y r u v a t e decarboxylase Pyruvate decarboxylase in 'Golden Delicious' apples; kinetics and relation to acetoin and ethanol production in different storage atmospheres 16(1982)137

Q

Quality, horticultural products Quality of horticultural products 3(1975)205

Quereus ithaburensls The effect of container shape on the development of roots and canopy of woody plants 12(1980)183

Quereus palustris Fertility-mycorrhizal-isolate interactions in production of containerized pin oak seedlings 15(1981)283

R

Radiant heating The response of protected tomatoes and chrysanthemums to radiant heating 21(1983)329

Radiation Tables for calculating desired light flux densities for horticultural crops 1(1973)263

A review of the potential of fruit and vegetable irradiation 1(1973)291

Evapotranspiration of potted geraniums (Pelargonium x hortorum Bailey 'Carefree Crimson') related to growth stage and greenhouse environment 2(1974)145

The effect of various environmental factors on flowering of gladiolus. IV. Interaction of environmental factors - general discussion 4(1976)157

Spatial variation in glasshouse rose flower production in relation to solar radiation 5(1976)269

Rooting of chrysanthemum cuttings. Influence of irradiance during stock plant growth and of decapitation and disbudding of cuttings 7(1977)171

Effects of weather conditions on soluble solids of muskmelon 8(1978)265

The light requirement for propagating hardy ornamental species from leafy cuttings 10(1979)217

Seasonal effects on the cropping-cycle of lettuce in glasshouses during the winter 11(1979)371

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Interaction of stock plant irradiance and auxin in the propagation of apple rootstocks by cuttings 12(1980)11

Effects of irradiance on nutrient uptake, growth and cold hardiness of Viburnum opulus L. 'Nanum' 13(1980)391

Flower initiation of chrysanthemum seedlings grown continuously in short days at four levels of irradiance 14(1981)277

Stock plant irradiation and rooting of chrysanthemum cuttings in light or dark 15(1981)245

Effects of shoot size, number of continuous- light cycles and solar radiation on flower initiation in the carnation 15(1981)267

The response of onions to solar heating, agricultural practices and pink-root disease 15(1981)331

The influence of temperature on photosynthesis of different tomato genotypes 16(1982)109

The influence of irradiance and external CO 2- concentration on photosynthesis of different tomato genotypes 18(1982)117

Sunscald damage in attached and detached pepper and cucumber fruits at various stages of maturity 19(1983)9

Thermal screens - environmental and plant studies 19(1983)201

Effect of reducing the infrared radiation of sunlight on greenhouse temperature, leaf temperature, growth and yield 20(1983)15

Winter protection of container-grown nursery stock as affected by container design, hardening-off time and solar exposure 20(1983)275

Effect of temperature and irradiance on vegetative and generative development in Pelargonium x hortorum 'Radio' 21(1983)283

Seasonal effects of radiation and temperature on growth of greenhouse lettuce in a high insolation desert environment 22(1984)9

Radish see Raphanus satJvus

Rain[all Effects of weather conditions on soluble solids of muskmelon 8(1978)265

Raphanus sat lvus The effect of temperature on growth and development of cultivars of radish under Winter conditions 5(1976)111

Boron deficiency in relation to growth and thiocyanate toxin content of radish 15(1981)201

The effect of plant age at the time of treatment on the response of radish to daminozide 22(1984)33

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The effects of daminozide and under-soil heating on the growth of radish under winter conditions 23(1984)151

Raspberry, red see Rubus idaeus

Renewal shoots Plant management of greenhouse roses. Formation of renewal canes 15(1981)67

Resistance Conditioning of tomato fruit against sunscald 3(1975)83

Genetic basis of powdery mildew resistance in muskmelon I0(1979)167

Heritability of field resistance to bacterial leaf spot disease in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) 17(1982)301

Evaluation of rough lemon strains and other rootstocks against greening-disease of citrus 18(1982/83)71

A greenhouse method for screening lettuce for resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum 18(1982/ 83)201

Evaluation of strains of Poncirus trifoliata and trifoliate orange hybrids for resistance to Phytophthora root rot 20(1983)85

Race-specific factors of resistance to Bremia ]actucae in the world assortment of lettuce 22(1984)23

Resistance to white rot infections in bulb onion seed lots 22(1984)315

Screening of wild Cucumis species for resistance to cucumber powdery mildew (Erysiphe cichoracearum and Sphaerotheca fuliginea ) 24(1984)241

Respiration Effect of different temperatures on the storage of papaya fruits and respirational activity during storage 3(1975)173

Occurrence of 'Yuzuhada', a physiological disorder of Japanese pear (Rehd. cv. 'Nijisseiki'), in relation to its nutrient content and respiration rates 8(1978)143

The relation between water stress and the climacteric in respiration of some fruits 12(1980)259

Photosynthesis and respiration of Tulipa sp. cultivar 'Apeldoorn' 12(1980)361

The effect of cyanamide on the release from dormancy of grapevine buds 19(1983)97

Post-harvest changes in guava fruit of different maturity 19(1983)237

Post-harvest physiology and storage behaviour of pomegranate fruits 24(1984)287

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Respiratory inhibitors Effects of various gaseous compounds and respiratory inhibitors on breaking dormancy of freesia corms 15(1981)373

Rest-breaking treatments Breaking the rest of apple buds by narrow- disti l lation-range oil and dinitro-o-cresol 14(1981)47

Rheum rhaponticum Rapid clonal propagation of rhubarb by in vitro culture of shoot-tips 11(1979)241

Rhizobium Nodule formation and distr ibution during the es tab l i shment stage of six selections of winged bean 15(1981)1

Symbiotic specificity in nodulation and nitrogen fixation between winged bean and Rhizobium 16(1982)313

Effect of combined inoculation of Azospirillum and Rhizobium on nodulation and N2-fixation of winged bean and soybean 20(1983)231

Rhododendron obtusum Preservation of cutt ings of Rhododendron obtusum Planch., R. ponticum L. and R. simsii Planch. 4(1978)87

Rhododendron ponticum Preservat ion of cutt ings of Rhododendron obtusum Planch., R. pontJcum L. and R. simsii Planch. 4(1976)87

Rhododendron s ims i i Preservat ion of cut t ings of Rhododendron obtusum Planch., R. ponticum L. and R. simsii Planeh. 4(1976)87

Azalea indica flower colour as related to the parameters pH, anthocyanins and flavonol co- p igments 9(1978)285

Characterization of Rhododendron simsii Planch. cultivars by flavonoid and isoenzyme markers 11(1979)175

Comparative s tudy of photosynthesis , t ranspirat ion, diffusion resis tances and water- use efficiency of two azalea cultivars 13(1980)283

Effect of exogenous growth regulators on flowering and cytokinin levels in azaleas 18(1982/83)143

Ant i t ranspi ran t effects on transpiration, ne t CO 2 exchange rate and water-use efficiency of azalea 19(1983)125

Variations among physiological, morphological and biochemical characterist ics of evergreen azalea (Rhododendron simsii Planch.) eultivars 22(1984)147

Rhododendron sp . Analysis of adventi t ious root formation in isolated s tem explants of Rhododendron 3(1975)1

Effects of basal tempera ture on the rooting of hardy hybrid Rhododendrons 6(1977)88

Influence of dikegulac-sodium, Off-shoot-O and manua l pinching on rhododendrons 8(1978)163

Effect of manual pinching, pott ing-on and cytokinins on branching and flowering of Camellia, Rhododendron and Rosa 23(1984)75

Propagation of eight cultivars of Rhododendron in vitro us ing agar-solidified and liquid media and direct rooting of shoots in vivo 24(1984)337

Rhubarb see Rheum rhaponticum

Ribes grossularia Chlorophyll and carotenoid p igments in Ribes fruits 18(1982/83)131

Ribes n igrum The components of yield in black currants 4(1975)247

The influence of yield components on cultivar differences in black currants 5(1976)119

Variability in the components of yield of black currant cultivars 8(1978)119

Responses of blackcurrant bushes to post- harvest moisture stress 12(1980)307

A cryoprotectant effect of the dodecyl e ther of polyethylene glycol (DEPEG) on flowering blackeurrant bushes 13(1980)287

Field observations on the effect of currant borer moth Synanthedon tipuliformis (Clerck) (Lepidoptera: Aegeriidae) on the yield of blackeurrants produced in Tasman ia 15(1981)165 Screening of surfactant polymers for cryoprotectant activity on flowering blackcurrants 19(1983)105

Cryoprotectant effects of concentrat ions of polyethoxy polymer (Teric 12A23B) on blackcurrant flowers 19(1983)245

Ribes sa t ivum Chlorophyll and carotenoid p igments in Ribes fruits 18(1982/83)131

Ribes uva-crispa Crop failure in gooseberry due to poor pollination 16(1982)147

Rind blemish Rind blemish of citrus. I. Initiation and development 4(1976)317

Rind blemish of citrus. II. Structure and ul t ras t ructure 4(1976)329

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Rind structure Inher i tance of some fruit characters in muskme lon 6(1977)107

Ringing Effect of r inging and growth re tardants on growth and flowering of mango 10(1979)101

The control of floral init iation in lychee: a review 21(1983)201

Ripening Delay in r ipening of picked olives due to e thylene t r ea tments 2(1974)21

Effect of a-chloro-~(3-chloro-o-tolyl) propionitrile on r ipening of apple fruits 2(1974)309

Studies on the metabol ism of amino acids dur ing development, r ipening and senescence of 'Pusa Seedless' grapes 2(1974)383

CA storage and hypobaric storage of white peach 'Okubo' 3(1975)179

Effect of stage of r ipening and e thephon t r ea tmen t on color content of paprika pepper 3(1975)239

The effect of different partial p ressures of oxygen and ethylene on the r ipening of tomato fruits 5(1976)227

Hydrolytic and oxidative enzymes dur ing banana r ipening 9(1978)147

Storage conditions and r ipening of papaya 'Bentong' and "raiping ~ 9(1978)265

Storage conditions and r ipening of the custard apple Annona squamosa L. 10(1979)73

Storage conditions and r ipening of two cultivars of banana 10(1979)83

Changes dur ing the respiratory climacteric in r ipening planta in fruits 10(1979)369

Storage conditions and ripening of chiku fruits Achras sapota L. 10(1979)377

Gibberellin-like substances during r ipening of olive fruit 12(1980)169

Regulat ion of r ipening by chemicals in 'Alphonso' mango 16(1982)179

The effect of r ipeness on storage quality of 'Carlos' muscad ine grapes 18(1982/83)241

Maturat ion and r ipening of three Berberis species f rom different al t i tudes 19(1983)91

The effect of humidi ty in p lanta in r ipening 21(1983)37

Ripening-behaviour Ripening-behaviour of 'Dashehari ' mango in relation to harves t period 19(1983)263

Ripening factors Changes in r ipening-parameters and p igments of the Chinese gooseberry (kiwi) dur ing r ipening and storage 16(1982/83)65

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Changes in ripening behavior of 'd'Anjou' pears (l~rus communis L.) after cold storage 21(1983)137

Ripening inhibition Inhibit ion of r ipening of avocados with calcium 16(1982)323

Ripening regulation Changes of free methionine and 1- aminocyclopropane-l-carboxylic acid contents in ripening apple fruits in relation to the rate of ethylene production 22(1984)75

Anthocyanin accumulation in apple skin during ripening: regulation by ethylene and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase 22(1984)89

Ripe spot see Gloeosporium sp.

The influence of some packaging and post- harves t t r ea tments on the incidence of Ripe Spot in 'Golden Delicious' and 'Crofton' apples 3(1975)75

Rock-wool Behaviour of some pesticides in a nut r ient - fi lm and in a rock-wool sys tem 25(1985)1

Root aeration Root aeration in a deep hydroponic system and its effect on growth and yield of tomato 19(1983)213

Root density Preliminary observations of the effect of spacing on the apple root system 4(1976)285

Root development Stock plant shading and rooting of dahlia cuttings i(1973)125

Productivity of greenhouse roses following changes in soil moisture and soil air regimes 2(1974)137

The response of poinsett ia cultivars to auxins in root promotion of s tem cutt ings 2(1974)231

Mist propagation of peach and almond x peach hybrids 2(1974)369

Analysis of adventi t ious root formation in isolated s tem explants of Rhododendron 3(1975)1 Crop production in recirculating nutrient solution 3(1975)251

Effects of flat plastic film covering and tunnel protection on the development of early lettuce 3(1975)405

Peroxidase and isoperoxidase changes in relation to root initiation of Asparagus cultured in vitro 4(1976)27

Root induction in vitro of easy-to-root Prunus pseudocerasus and difficult-to-root Prunus avium 4(1976)49

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Rooting of shoot cutt ings of o rnamenta l shrubs after immers ion in auxin-containing solutions 4(1976)91

The effect of tempera ture on growth and development of cultivars of radish under winter conditions 5(1976)111

The photoperiodic control of rooting, growth and dormancy in Comus alba L. 5(1976)127

Effects of t ime of collection, growing- conditions of mother plants and growth regulators on rooting of cut t ings of Telopea speciosissima (Proteaceae) 5(1976)153

Seasonal effects of light and auxin on the rooting of Hibiscus cut t ings 5(1976)345

Effects of basal tempera ture on the rooting of hardy hybrid Rhododendrons 6(1977)83

The influence of preplant ing dips and postplant ing tempera tures on root growth and development of nonprecooled tulips, daffodils and hyac in ths 6(1977)157

Rooting of c h r y s a n t h e m u m cuttings. Influence of irradiance during stock plant growth and of decapitation and disbudding of cutt ings 7(1977)171

Histology of adventi t ious shoot and root formation on leaf-petiole cutt ings of Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch 'Aphrodite Peach' 8(1978)179

In vitro propagation of the onion Allium cepa by axillary and adventi t ious shoot proliferation 9(1978)227

Auxin synergis ts in the rooting of mango cutt ings 9(1978)381

The light requi rement for propagating hardy ornamenta l species from leafy cutt ings 10(1979)217

Effects of forcing, etiolation and indole butyric acid on rooting of cutt ings of Artocarpus heterophyllus 10(1979)295

Effect of p re t rea tment of stock plants of mango with cycocel, ethrel and morphact in on the rooting of cutt ings and air layers 10(1979)363

Effect of acid or base pre t rea tment on auxin response of Damask rose cut t ings 10(1979)395

Effect of indolebutyric acid and sampling- dates on the rooting of four Tilia taxa 11(1979)391

Interaction of stock plant irradiance and auxin in the propagation of apple rootstocks by cutt ings 12(1980)11

The effect of container shape on the development of roots and canopy of woody plants 12(1980)183

The effect of container size and aeration conditions on growth of roots and canopy of woody plants 12(1980)385

Rooting and initial es tab l i shment of s tem cutt ings of oregano, peppermint and balm 13(1980)53

The aptitude of roots of Witloof chicory for chicon production studied by their carbohydrate composit ion 13(1980)125

S ta rch depletion and anatomical changes during the rooting of Castanea sativa Mill. cutt ings 13(1980)261

Vegetative propagation of spice-plants: root formation in oregano s tem cutt ings 14(1981)151

Adventit ious root induction by subst i tuted 2- chloro-3-phenyl-propionitriles in apple rootstocks cultured in vitro 14(1981)253

Rapid vegetative propagation of conifers 14(1981)347

Vegetative propagation of carnat ion in vitro through multiple shoot development 14(1981)357

Morphogenetic responses of Salpiglossis sinuata L. leaf explants and callus 15(1981)53

Effects of ni trogen and phosphorus on root and shoot growth of Cotoneaster divarieata Rehd. & Wils. 15(1981)77

Effects of controlled-release fertilizer on root and shoot growth of Cotoneaster divarieata Rehd. & Wils. 15(1981)87

Rooting of peach hardwood cutt ings for the meadow orchard 15(1981)137

Stock plant irradiation and rooting of c h r y s a n t h e m u m cutt ings in light or dark 15(1981)245

The effects of growth subs tances and photoperiod on the development of shoot apices of Vitis cultured in vitro 16(1982)17

Rooting of Berberis and Ligustrum cuttings from stock plants grown at selected light intensit ies 16(1982)85

Stent ing of roses: a method for quick propagation by s imultaneously cutt ing and grafting 17(1982)187

Cytokinins in citrus. II. Fluctuations dur ing growth in juvenile and adult plants 17(1982)247

Root ing-enhancement of Rosa hybrida for t issue culture propagation 17(1982)371

Fertilization of eoteneaster in a pinebark medium 18(1982/83)185

Clonal propagation of grapevine through in vitro axillary bud culture 18(1982/83)231

Castanea sativa plantlets proliferated from axillary buds cultivated in vitro 18(1982/83)343

Quality of Pelargonium graveolens cutt ings as affected by the rooting medium 19(1983)379

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A c c e l e r a t e d r o o t i n g of c a r n a t i o n 'Red B a r o n ' b y t e m p e r a t u r e p r e - t r e a t m e n t 20(1983)287

D i r e c t r o o t i n g of m i c r o p r o p a g a t e d M26 a p p l e r o o t s t o c k s 21(1983)233

F a c t o r s a f f e c t i n g s h o o t p r o l i f e r a t i o n a n d roo t i n i t i a t i on in o r g a n c u l t u r e s of t he app le ' N o r t h e r n Spy ' 22(1984)347

Di f fe ren t i a l con t ro l of l e n g t h a n d n u m b e r in a d v e n t i t i o u s roo t s of m u n g b e a n 25(1985)111

Root distribution D i s t r i b u t i o n of f lex a n d Juniperus rooL~ in t h r e e c o n t a i n e r - m e d i a 16(1982)191

Rooting characteristics Q u a l i t y of Pelarl4onium graveolens c u t t i n g s as a f f ec t ed b y the r o o t i n g m e d i u m 19(1983)379

Rooting depth P o o r a n c h o r a g e a n d g r o w t h of s p u r 'Red Del ic ious ' a p p l e t r e e s wi th d e e p c r o w n roo t s 18(1982/83)45

Root mineral composit ion Effec t of roo t t e m p e r a t u r e , r o o t s t o c k a n d fe r t i l i za t ion on b u d - b r e a k , s h o o t g r o w t h a n d c o m p o s i t i o n of ' C a b e r n e t S a u v i g n u n ' g r a p e v i n e s 13(1980)339

Root mineral status Effec t of s a l i n i t y a n d w a t e r t ab l e o n the m i n e r a l c o n t e n t of p l u m a n d p e a c h 7(1977)347

Effec t of e x c h a n g e a b l e s o d i u m p e r c e n t a g e or t he g r o w t h a n d m i n e r a l c o m p o s i t i o n of ' T h o m p s o n Seed le s s ' g r a p e v i n e s 12(1980)47

Root rot E v a l u a t i o n of s t r a i n s of Poneirus" trifoliata a n d t r i fo l i a te ( ) range h y b r i d s for r e s i s t a n c e to Phytophthora roo t ro t 2(t(1983)85

Roots A c o m p a r a t i v e s t u d y of t he c y t o k i n i n s p r e s e n t in t he roo t s of t o m a t o p l a n t s g r o w n in n u t r i e n t - f i l m c u l t u r e a n d in soil 14(1981)201

Root-shoot interactions R o o t - s h o o t i n t e r a c t i o n s : e f fec t s of cytxJkinin app l i ed to t he roo t a n d / o r s h o o t of app le s e e d l i n g s 12(1980)143

Rootstock lateral buds T h e i n f l u e n c e of rooLstoek l a t e ra l b u d s on b e n c h - c h i p - b u d d e d ' M i r a n d y ' f ield roses 20(1983)101

Rootstock vigour R e l a t i o n s b e t w e e n t ime of s p r o u t i n g of the sc ion in the n u r s e r y , t he t i m e of f o r m a t i o n a n d n u m b e r of basa l b o t t o m - b r e a k s , a n d the n u m b e r of h a r v e s t e d s h o o t s of g l a s s h u u s e rose c lones on R. canina ' I n e r m i s ' 21(1983)375

Root weight P r e l i m i n a r y o b s e r v a t i o n s of t he e f fec t of s p a c i n g on the app le roo t s y s t e m 4(1976)285

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Rosa eanina S t e n t i n g of roses : a m e t h o d for q u i c k p r o p a g a t i o n by s i m u l t a n e o u s l y c u t t i n g a n d g r a f t i n g 17(1982)187

R e l a t i o n s b e t w e e n t ime of s p r o u t i n g of the sc ion in t he n u r s e r y , t he t ime of f o r m a t i o n a n d n u m b e r of basa l b o t t o m - b r e a k s , a n d the n u m b e r of h a r v e s t e d shooLs of g l a s s h u u s e rose c l o n e s un R. casino ' I n e r m i s ' 21(1983)375

Rosa e h i n e n s i s S t e n t i n g of roses : a m e t h o d for q u i c k p r o p a g a t i o n b y s i m u l t a n e o u s l y c u t t i n g a n d g r a f t i n g 17(1982)187

Rosa d a m a s c e n a Effec t of ac id (Jr ba se p r e t r e a t m e n t on a u x i n r e s p o n s e of D a m a s k rose c u t t i n g s 10(1979)395

A n t h e r c u l t u r e of Re.so 15(1981)61

Rosa hybr ida T h e e f fec t of low t e m p e r a t u r e on y ie ld a n d r e n e w a l c a n e p r o d u c t i o n in r e l a t ion to c a r b o h y d r a t e levels in ro ses 14(1981)69

A n t h e r c u l t u r e of Ro.,;a 15(1981)61

Ca l lus i n d u c t i o n a n d c u l t u r e of Ilosa 17(1982)361

R o o t i n g - e n h a n c e m e n t of Ross hybr ids for t i s sue c u l t u r e p r o p a g a t i o n 17(1982)371

Cold s t o r a g e of rose f lowers : e f fec ts of cold s t o r a g e a n d w a t e r loss on o p e n i n g a n d vase life of ' M e r c e d e s ' r o ses 24(1984)369

Rosa indica C u t t i n g - g r a f t s a s a m e a n s to p r o p a g a t e g r e e n h o u s e roses 13(19110)191

T h e e f fec t of roo t t e m p e r a t u r e on the d e v e l o p m e n t , g r o w t h a n d y ie ld of ' Sun ia ' r o ses 18(1982/83) 177

Rosa m a n e t t i T h e e f fec t of low t e m p e r a t u r e on y ie ld a n d r e n e w a l c a n e p r o d u c t i o n in r e l a t i on to c a r b o h y d r a t e levels in ro ses 14(1981)69

Ca l lus i n d u c t i o n a n d c u l t u r e of Rns~l 17(1982):161

Rosa mul t i f lora C u t t i n g g r a f t s a s a m e a n s to p r o p a g a t e g r e e n h o u s e roses 13(1989)191

Rosa spp. T h e i n f l u e n c e of l igh t i n t ens i t y , t e m p e r a t u r e a n d c a r b o n d iox ide c o n c e n t r a t i o n on a n t h o c y a n i n c o n t e n t a n d b l u e i n g of ' B a c c a r a ' r o ses 1(1973)157

T h e i n f luence of m o i s t u r e r e g i m e on g r e e n h o u s e rose p r o d u c t i o n in v a r i o u s g r n w t h m e d i a 1(1973)239

N u t r i t i o n a l r e q u i r e m e n t s of ro ses g r o w n in p e a t 1(1973)341

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Productivity of greenhouse roses following changes in soil moisture and soil air regimes 2(1974)137

Flower initiation and development in the glasshouse rose 2(1974)273

The role of flower and leaves in cut flower water uptake 2(1974)293

Flower bad atrophy in 'Baccara' roses. I. Description of the phenomenon and its seasonal frequency 3(1975)209

Flower bud atrophy in 'Baccara' roses. II. The effect of environmental factors 3(1975)383

Controlling the growth and development of rose plants after planting 4(1976)63

Flower bud atrophy in 'Baccara' roses. III. Effect of leaves and stems 4(1976)73

Spatial variation in glasshouse rose flower production in relation to solar radiation 5(1976)269

Effect of different soil moisture regimes and canopy wett ing on 'Baccara' roses 5(1976)277

Responses of glasshouse roses to light conditions 6(1977)223

Effect of night temperature and growing- practices on the winter yield of roses 8(1978)363

The effects of irrigation, fertil ization and organic mat ter on roses grown in four soils in the greenhouse 9(1978)181

The effect of micro-organisms on susceptibil i ty to freezing-damage in petals of cut rose flowers 11(1979)75

The response of rose plants to evaporative cooling: flower production and quali ty 11(1979)183

The response of rose plants to evaporative cooling: plant water s tatus and CO 2 fixation 11(1979)191

Effects of temperature on growth and development of Hybrid Tea-rose seedlings 11(1979)261

Genetic variat ion for the t ime of first flower and shoot length in hybrid tea-rose seedling populations under a range of temperatures 13(1980)61

Cutting-grafts as a means to propagate greenhouse roses 13(1980)191

Rapid propagation of roses in vitro 13(1980)385

Plant management of greenhouse roses. The pruning 14(1981)285

Anatomy of flower differentiat ion and abortion, in relation to the growth and development of Hybrid Tea-rose seedlings 14(1981)377

Plant management of greenhouse roses. Lateral bud removal 14(1981)387

Plant management of greenhouse roses. Formation of renewal canes 15(1981)67

Plant management of greenhouse roses. Flower cutt ing procedure 15(1981)179

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment. 1. Experimental techniques 16(1982)39

Gruwth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment. III. Design and function of a growth chamber prototype 16(1982)57

Changes in amylase activity during rose bud upening 16(1982)283

Interaction of temperature and light on growth and development of Hybrid Tea-rose seedlings, with reference to breeding for low- energy requirements 17(1982)377

The influence of rootstock lateral buds on bench-chip-budded 'Mirandy' field roses 20(1983)101

Preservation of scion wood of Rosa 21(1983)261

Effect of manual pinching, potting-on and cytokinins on branching and flowering of Camellia, Rhododendron and Rosa 23(1984)75

Effects of benzyladenine on bud break of roses 24(1984)379

Rosa wiehuraiana Catting-grafts as a means to propagate greenhouse roses 13(1980)191

Rose see Ros~ spp.

Roseile see Hibiscus sabdariffa

Row position The effect of trickle irrigation, mist ing and row position on the incidence of t ipburn of field lettuce 15(1981)101

Rubus idaeus Micropropagation of red raspberry and the influence of phloroglucinol 12(1980)313

Micropropagation of red raspberry 14(1981)139

Biennial cropping, an al ternative production system for red raspberr ies (Rubus idaeus L.) 24(1984)315

Runner formation Effect of temperature and daylength on flower init iat ion and runner formation in two everbearing strawberry cultivars 12(1980)19

Effect of chilling on runner formation and flower init iat ion in the everbear ing s t rawberry 17(1982)43

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Runnering Growth, flowering and runner ing of s t rawberry after daylength extens ion with incandescent and f luorescent l ighting 4(1976)345

Runner removal Compar ison of chemical control and manua l r unne r removal in summer-p lan ted s t rawberr ies 3(1975)259

Ruscus hypophyllum The s t imulatory effect of liquid induction med ium on shoot proliferation of Ruscus hypophyllum L. 19(1983)387

Russeting Per iderm morphology of mature 'Golden Delicious' apple with special reference to russe t ing 8(1978)333

Effects of dose and t ime of application of GA4+ 7 on russeting, frui t set and shape of 'Golden Delicioug apples 14(1981)307

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Saintpaulia ionantha Increased haploid production in Saintpaulia ionantha by an ther culture 17(1982)137

Production and growth analysis of plants f rom leaf cuttings, and from t issue cultures of disks f rom mature leaves and young axenic leaves of African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha Wendl.) 23(1984)361

Salinity Effect of salinity and water table on growth and tolerance of p lum and peach 7(1977)225

Effect of salinity and water table on the mineral content of p lum and peach 7(1977)347

Interaction with salinity of GA3-induced leaf elongation, petiole pi th iness and bolting in celery 13(1980)135

Salpiglossis sinuata Morphogenetic responses of Salpiglossis sinuata L. leaf explants and callus 15(1981)53

S a l t damage Effect of wind and salt exposure on four hybrid cypress cultivars 25(1985)93

S a l t treatment Effect of exchangeable sodium percentage on the growth and minera l composit ion of 'Thompson Seedless' grapevines 12(1980)47

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Effect of NaC1 on growth, ion composit ion and ascorbic acid concentrat ions of capsicum fruit 12(1980)211

Sapodilla see Manilkara achras

Scale propagation Effect of bulb storage tempera ture on leaf emergence and plant development dur ing scale propagation of Lilium longiflorum 'White American ' 24(1964)59

Sclerotinia sclerot iorum A greenhouse method for screening lettuce for resis tance to Sclero~nia sclerotiorum 18(1982/ 83)201

Sclerot ium cepivorum Resistance to white rot infections in bulb onion seed lots 22(1984)315

Seaweed concentrate The effect of seaweed concentrate on the growth of tomato plants in nematode- infes ted soil 20(1983)137

Seed-bed condition Emergence and seedling growth of pepper as influenced by coil compaction, nu t r ien t s ta tus and moisture regime 9(1978)329

Seed characteristics Genetic variation among Amer ican seed sources of Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle 2(1974)405

Plant characterist ics for dist inction of diploid, triploid and tetraploid lettuce 12(1980)109

S e e d content The influence of cross-pollination and girdling on fruit set and seed content of citrus 'Ortanique' 2(1974)285

S e e d leachate Factors influencing leaching of sugars and electrolytes from carrot and okra seeds 19(1983)39

Seedling emergence The effects of pre-sowing seed t r ea tments on the germinat ion and emergence of lettuce seeds at high salt concentrat ions 5(1976)1

Effects of pre-sowing seed t r ea tments and tempera tures on tomato seed germinat ion and Seedling emergence 5(1976)101

Emergence and seedling growth of pepper as influenced by coil compaction, nu t r ien t s ta tus and moisture regime 9(1978)329

Compar isons of the use of pre-germinated, dry and pelleted seeds for block-raising of g lasshouse lettuce 17(1982)15

Seedling vigour Effect of pre-soaking in organic solvents on seed germinat ion and seedling growth of cashew 18(1982/83)137

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Seed moisture Factors influencing leaching of sugars and electrolytes from carrot and okra seeds 19(1983)39

Seed reduction Further studies on the reduction of seeds in mandarins by NAA sprays 4(1976)229

Seed size Some aspects of seed germination in vegetables. II. The effect of temperature fluctuation, depth of sowing, seed size and cultivar, on heat sum and minimum temperature for germination 60977)259

Seed sprouting Seed-sprouting in tomato fruits 11(1979)131

Seed treatment Effect of duration of after-ripening and gibberellic acid on germination of seeds and growth of seedlings of pecan in Egypt 3(1975)217

The effects of pre-sowing seed treatments on the germination and emergence of lettuce seeds at high salt concentrations 5(1976)1

Effects of pre-sowing seed treatments and temperatures on tomato seed germination and seedling emergence 5(1978)101

Effects of temperature and seed coat treatments on germination of sweet pea 5(1976)139

More rapid and uniform germination of Cyclamen persicum L. 5(1976)183

Osmotic priming of onion seeds - the possibility of a commercial-scale treatment 5(1976)207

Physical dormancy in myrtle seed 5(1976)363

Effect of stratification temperature, stratification period and seed coat on seed germination of peach cultivar 'Sharbati' 9(1978)47

The influence of pre-sowing seed treatments on germination and emergence of tomato 'New Yorker' at low temperatures 9(1978)119

Effect of stratification-temperature, chemical treatments and seed coat on the growth of peach seedlings cultivar 'Sharbati' 9(1978)259

Seed treatment for viability, vigour and productivity of tomato 11(1979)385

Hydration-dehydration treatment of stored carrot seed for the maintenance of vigour, viability and productivity 15(1981)117

Fast germination of parsley seeds 15(1981)127

The effect of seed treatment on the germination and early growth of Euterpe edulis (family Palmae) 15(1981)239

Comparisons of the use of pre-germinated, dry and pelleted seeds for block-raising of glasshouse lettuce 17(1982)15

Mid-storage and pre-sowing seed treatment for lettuce and carrot 25(1985)11

Effect of seed coat on peach seed germination 25(1985)247

Seed viability Factors influencing leaching of sugars and electrolytes from carrot and okra seeds 19(1983)39

Seed vigour Seed treatment for viability, vigour and productivity of tomato 11(1979)385

Hydration-dehydration treatment of stored carrot seed for the maintenance of vigour, viability and productivity 15(1981)117

Seed yield components The effect of 4 storage treatments on seed yield components of 3 onion inbreds 11(1979)207

S e e m a n n i a lat i fol ia Development of rhizome-like shoots in Gloxinia sylvatica (HBK) Wiehler treated with ethephon 21(1983)85

Self compatibility The influence of selective fertilization on the percentage of hybrid seedlings in Chinese cabbage 23(1984)1

Self-incompatibility Mentor pollen effect on the in-vivo germination of self-incompatible apple pollen 23(1984)337

Senescence Studies on the metabolism of amino acids during development, ripening and senescence of 'Pusa Seedless' grapes 2(1974)383

The effect of emasculation on the endogenous cytokinin levels of cymbidium flowers 10(1979)277

Influence of ethanol on ethylene biosynthesis and flower senescence of cut carnation 13(1980)361

Role of the ovary in carnation senescence 13(1980)377

Aminooxyacetic acid as an inhibitor of ethylene-synthesis and senescence in carnation flowers 15(1981)277

On the senescence of ovules in cherries 18(1982)29

The effect of silver thiosulphate pre-treatment on 1-aminocyclopropane-l-carboxylic acid content and action in cut carnations 18(1982/ 83)277

Silver thiosulphate: an experimental tool in plant science 20(1983)211

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Sex determination Sex determinat ion in vegetative seedlings of Carica papaya by phenolic tests 4(1976)33

Sex expression in watermelon as affected by photoperiod and tempera ture 5(1976)339

Sex expression Growth, sex expression, pollen germinat ion and yield in pepper as affected by chlorflurenol 9(1978)15

Effect of some growth regulators on sex express ion of Momordica charantia L. 17(1982)107

Sex transformation Silver thiosulphate: an exper imenta l tool in plant science 20(1983)211

Shading Stock plant shading and rooting of dahlia cut t ings 1(1973)125

Seasonal effects of shading on growth of g reenhouse lettuce and spinach 24(1984)231

Shedding Shedding of the upper par ts of grapevine shoots 16(1982)357

Shoot apex anatomy Anatomy of flower differentiation and abortion, in relation to the growth and development of Hybrid Tea-rose seedlings 14(1981)377

Shoot apex development The tulip shoot apex. I. Structure and development 2(1974)1

The tulip shoot apex. II. Growth 2(1974)11

Shoot apex structure The tulip shoot apex. I. Structure and development 2(1974)1

Shoot development Growth of the tulip shoot 1(1973)143

Flower production in Gerbera. I. Correlations between shoot, leaf and flower formation in seedlings 1(1973)221

Controlling the growth and development of rose plants after plant ing 4(1976)63

The influence of ancymidol, ch lormequat and daminozide on the growth and development of forced Dahlia variabilis Willd. 4(1976)123

Flower-bud formation and shoot growth in apple as affected by tempera ture 5(1976)331

Responses of g lasshouse roses to light condit ions 6(1977)223

Histology of adventi t ious shoot and root formation on leaf-petiole cut t ings of Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch 'Aphrodite Peach' 8(1978)179

Callus and axillary-bud culture of Vitis vini£era 'Sylvaner Riesling' 9(1978)55

Shoot production from onion callus t issue cultures 9(1978)99

Effect of precooling at 5 or - I°C on shoot growth, flowering and carbohydrate metabol ism in tulip bulbs 10(1979)187

Apical shoot tip culture of tomato 10(1979)337

Shoot production from the flower head of Allium cepa L. 10(1979)345

Shoot production from cultured Allium porrum t issues 11(1979)37

The effect of indolebutyric acid and kinetin on shoot induction of cauliflower leaf cutt ings 11(1979)357

In vitro propagation of garlic by shoot proliferation 13(1980)47

Stimulat ion of axillary shoot formation of cut t ings of HylocereuS trigOnus (Cactaceae) by pre-soaking in benzyladenine solution 13(1980)289

Effect of root temperature, rootstock and fertilization on bud-break, shoot growth and composit ion of )Cabernet Sauvignon' grapevines 13(1980)339

Vegetative propagation of carnat ion in vitro through multiple shoot development 14(1981)357

Effects of ni trogen and phosphorus on root and shoot growth of Cotoneaster divaricata Rehd. & Wils. 15(1981)77

Effects of controlled-release fertilizer on root and shoot growth of Cotoneaster divaricata Rehd. & Wils. 15(1981)87

Cytokinins in citrus. If. Fluctuations during growth in juvenile and adult plants 17(1982)247

In vitro plantlet formation from Citrus species and hybrids 17(1982}333

Fertilization of cotoneaster in a pinebark medium 18(1982/83)185

Castanea sativa plantlets proliferated from axillary buds cultivated in vitro 18(1982/83)343

Quality of Pelargonium graveolens cutt ings as affected by the rooting medium 19(1983)379

The s t imulatory effect of liquid induction med ium on shoot proliferation of Buscus hypophyllum L. 19(1983)387

Adventit ious shoot formation from sections of sweet potato grown in vitro 20(1983)119

Development of rhizome-like shoots in Gloxinia sylvatica (HBK) Wiehler treated with e thephon 21(1983)85

In vitro propagation ofDionaea museipula Ellis (Venus Fly Trap) 22(1984)189

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Factors affecting shoot proliferation and root initiation in organ cultures of the apple 'Northern Spy' 22(1984)347

In vitro propagation of some olive (0lea europaea sativa L.) cultivars with different root-ability, and medium development us ing analytical data from developing shoots and embryos 24(1984)123

Propagation of eight cultivars of Rhododendron in vitro us ing agar-solidifled and liquid media and direct rooting of shoots in vivo 24(1984)337

Inhibition of flowering of Mexican- and Guatemalan- type avocados under tropical conditions 25(1985)21

Effect of supplementary light to mother plants on adventi t ious shoot formation in flower peduncle segments of Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch in vitro 25(1985)77

Carbohydrate cycling in relation to shoot growth, floral initiation and development and yield in the avocado 25(1985)99

Shoot elongation Effects of photoperiod on shoot elongation and endogenous gibberellins in the glasshouse carnat ion 12(1980)83

Hormonal control of shoot elongation in tulips 15(1981)363

Shoot forcing Effects of forcing, etiolation and indole butyric acid on rooting of cut t ings of Artocarpus heterophyllus 10(1979)295

Shoot l e n g t h The growth rate and the variation in growth in relation to the stock plant of Hedera canariensis Willd. 'Gloire de Marengo' 4(1976)377

Genetic variation for the t ime of first flower and shoot length in hybrid tea-rose seedling populations under a range of tempera tures 13(1980)61

Shoot meristems Rooting of c h r y s a n t h e m u m cuttings. Influence of irradiance during stock plant growth and of decapitation and disbudding of cutt ings 7(1977)171

Shoot mineral status Effects of a u t u m n ni trogen nutri t ion and a winter res t -breaking spray on the growth, development and chemical composit ion of young 'Golden Delicious' apple trees grown in sand culture 10(1979)37

Effect of exchangeable sodium percentage on the growth and mineral composit ion of ~rhompson Seedless' grapevines 12(1980)47

Shoot production Shoot production from the flower head of Allium cepa L. 10(1979)345

Shoot size Effects of shoot size, number of cont inuous- light cycles and solar radiation on flower initiation in the carnat ion 15(1981)267

Shoot water potential Response of container-grown photinia to moisture s tress 21(1983)369

Shoot weight An analysis of the growth of forced tulips. 1. Changes in plant fresh and dry weights during growth at two tempera tures 3(1975)309

Side shoot control Aliphatic alcohols as pruning-agents for tomato side shoots 7(1977)43

Side shoot formation Manual and chemical induction of side-shoot formation in apple trees in the nurse ry 9(1978)337

Silver The physiology of hyacin th bulbs. XV. The effect of gibberellic acid and silver ni trate on dormancy release and growth 11(1979)95

Role of the ovary in carnat ion senescence 13(1980)377

Chemical pre- t rea tment of snapdragon spikes to increase cut-flower longevity 15(1981)255

Cut-flower life of dry t ransported carnat ions as influenced by different silver form pre- t rea tments 15(1981)383

Reversal of ethylene inhibition of tulip s tem elongation by silver thiosulphate 17(1982)71

Long-term storage of carnat ions cut at the green-bud stage 17(1982)289

The effect of silver thiosulphate pre- t rea tment on l-aminocyclopropane-l-carboxylic acid content and action in cut carnat ions 18(1982/ 83)277

The water relations of Maidenhair f ronds treated with silver ni trate 19(1983)349

Use of silver thiosulfate to prevent flower abscission from potted plants 19(1983)373

Silver thiosulphate: an exper imental tool in plant science 20(1983)211

Factors affecting the vase life of fronds of maidenha i r fern 21(1983)181

Identification of vascular blockages in rachides of cut Maidenhair (Adiantum raddianum) fronds 21(1983)381

The effect of sucrose, silver th iosulphate and 8-hydroxyquinoline citrate on the quality of Lilium inflorescences cut at the bud stage and stored at low tempera ture 25(1965)297

Skimmia japonica Modification of episodic growth in Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' by gibberellic acid t rea tment 9(1978)83

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Skin stress Determinat ion of the mechanica l propert ies of the grape berry skin by hydraulic m e a s u r e m e n t s 25(1985)279

Skirting Response of 'Navel' orange t rees to skir t ing 5(1976)59

Slips Influence of slip size, deslipping and decrowning on the 'Sugarloaf' pineapple 5(1976)321

Smoke Effects of exposing freesia corms to e thylene or to smoke on dormancy-breaking and flowering 18(1982/83)381

Effects of gaseous compounds in smoke on dormancy release in freesia corms 20(1983)91

Effects of exposure of bulbs to smoke and ethylene on flowering of Narcissus tazetta cultivar 'Grand Soleil d'Or' 21(1983)173

Effects of durat ion of exposure to e thylene on dormancy release in freesia corms 22(1984)383

Snapbean see Phaseolus vulgaris

Snapdragon see AntJrrhinum majus

Soil air Productivity of g reenhouse roses following changes in soil mois ture and soil air regimes 2(1974)137

Soil cover Water requirement , crop coefficient and water -use efficiency of 'Robusta ' banana under different soil covers and soil mois ture regimes 25(1985)283

So i l f e r t i l i t y Effects of soil fertility on growth, nut r ien t concentrat ion and mycorrhizal development of Liriodendron tulipifera seedlings inoculated with the vesicular-arbuscular fungus, Glomus £asciculatus 21(1983)243

Soi l management Black plastic mulching, compared to other orchard soil m a n a g e m e n t methods 16(1982)131

Soil microflora The influence of herbicides on the soil microflora in a p lum orchard 23(1984)191

Soil moisture Water requirement, crop coefficient and water-use efficiency of 'Robusta ' b anana under different soil covers and soil mois ture regimes 25(1985)263

Soil nutrient status The op t imum fertility condit ions for maximiz ing yield and quality of tomatoes in the open field 8(1978)199

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Some effects of orchard soil management on sward composition, levels of available nutrients in the soil, and leaf nutrient content of mature 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 13(1980)15

Soil water Productivity of greenhouse roses following changes in soil mois ture and soil air regimes 2(1974)137

Some aspects of seed germinat ion in vegetables. 1. The determinat ion and application of heat sums and m i n i m u m tempera ture for germinat ion 2(1974)213

Effects of air temperature, soil t empera ture and soil moisture on growth and development of tomato itself and grafted on its own and egg-plant rootstock 3(1975)85

Influence of temperature , soil mois ture and CCC on the flowering of Euphorbia fulgens 3(1975)393

The effect of various envi ronmenta l factors on flowering of gladiolus. III. Tempera ture and mois ture 4(1978)147

Solarium aethiopicum Accumulat ion of mineral e lements in five tropical leafy vegetables as influenced by nitrogen fertilization and age 18(1982/83)313

Solanum l y e o p e r s i e u m Root aerat ion in a deep hydroponic sys tem and its effect on growth and yield of tomato 19(1983)213

Solanum macrocarpon Accumulat ion of minera l e lements in five tropical leafy vegetables as influenced by ni t rogen fertilization and age 18(1982783)313

Solanum meiongena Vegetable production and research in tropical Africa 2(1974)199

Effects of air temperature, soil t empera ture and soil moisture on growth and development of tomato itself and grafted on its own and egg-plant rootstock 3(1975)65

Color and variations in color intensi ty of fruit of eggplant cultivars 4(1976)191

Graft ing eggplants 7(1977)207

Responses of eggplant to drought. I. Plant water balance 7(1977)303

Responses of eggplant to drought. II. Gas exchange parameters 7(1977)311

Studies on keeping-quali ty of vegetables and fruits. III. Changes in sugar and organic acid contents accompanying the chil l ing-injury of eggplant fruits 8(1978)19

Changes in the contents of phenolic substances, phenyla lanine ammonia- lyase (PAL) and tyrosine ammonia- lyase (TAL)

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accompanying chilling-injury of eggplant fruit 11(1979)51

Flowering-pattern, fruit growth and color development of eggplant during the cool season in a subtropical climate 11(1979)217

Effects of floral position and cluster size on fruit development in eggplant 19(1983)19

Interactions between floral morphology, position in cluster and 2,4-D treatments in three eggplant cultivars 20(1983)35

Differential fertility in short-styled eggplant flowers 22(1984)39

Solanum nigrum Influence of temperature on the growth of Solarium nigrum and Amaranthus hybridus 18(1982/83)305

Solanum tuberosum Growth and mineral distribution in grafted tomato/potato plants according to sink number 1(1973)13

Vegetable production and research in tropical Africa 2(1974)199

Review on water and crop quality 5(1976)193

Some practical aspects of soil temperature variation in potato ridges 6(1977)179

Control of chlorophyll formation and sprouting of tubers by oil dipping in five potato cultivars of Pakistan 10(1979)331

Utilisation of individual tuber sprouts in potato production 14(1981)215

Solid beds Phenmedipham in the establishment of strawberries as solid beds 6(1977)261

Soluble solids Effects of weather conditions on soluble solids of muskmelon 8(1978)265

Somatic embryogenesis In vitro somatic embryogenesis from Mangifera indica L. callus 22(1984)233

Somatic hybridisation Plant regeneration from protoplasts of Nicotiana alata 'Crimson Bedder' for somatic hybridisation studies 20(1963)281

Sorbitol Pre- and post-storage levels of sorbitol and sugars in 'Delicious' apple nursery stock as affected by chemical- or hand-defoliation 20(1983)355

Sour rot Guazatine control of sour rot in lemons, oranges and tangors under various storage conditions 14(1981)245

Sowing date The effect of artificially extended daylengths and of sowing times on Antirrhinum majus 6(1977)149

A comparison of methods of growing tomato transplants 12(1980)125

Sowing depth Some aspects of seed germination in vegetables. II. The effect of temperature fluctuation, depth of sowing, seed size and cultivar, on heat sum and minimum temperature for germination 6(1977)259

Soybean see G1ycine max

Spathiphyllum clevelandii Long-term storage of foliage plants 24(1984)331

Spathiphyllum sp. In vitro propagation of spathiphyllum 10(1979)21

Spear emergence Effects of simulated non-selective mechanical harvesting on spear emergence of Asparagus officinalis L. 3(1975)157

Specific apple replant disorder Soil pH in fruit trees in relation to specific replant disorder of apple. I. Introduction and review of literature 8(1978)113

Soil pH in fruit trees in relation to specific apple replant disorder (SARD). II. The first five years at the Wageningen research plot 13(1980)149

Specific gravity Volume and specific gravity of cucumber fruits as affected by moisture condition after harvest 12(1980)117

Specific leaf area The relationship between pod yield and specific leaf area in snapbeans; an example of stepwise multivariate analysis of variance 23(1984)231

Sphaerotheca [u l ig inea Genetic basis of powdery mildew resistance in muskmelon 10(1979)167

Screening of wild Cucumis species for resistance to cucumber powdery mildew ( Erysiphe cichoracearum and Sphaerotheca fuliginea ) 24(1984)241

Sphaerotheca macularis Data on the inheritance of resistance to powdery mildew in the cultivated strawberry 80978)43

Spinach see Spinacia oleracea

Spinacia oleraeea High temperature and germination in spinach. I. The role of the pericarp 19(1963)25

High temperature and germination in spinach. If. Effects of osmotic priming 19(1983)221

Effect of temperature and moisture on germination in spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) 24(1984)221

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Seasonal effects of shading on growth of greenhouse lettuce and spinach 24(1984)231

Splitting Determinat ion of the mechanica l propert ies of the grape berry skin by hydraulic m e a s u r e m e n t s 25(1985)279

Sporophores Some factors affecting the growth rate of sporophores of the cultivated m u s h r o o m 8(1978)27

Effects of competit ion on the development of mycelium, mycelial aggregates and sporophores of Agaricus bisporus 11(1979)141

Tempera ture- induced synchronisa t ion of sporophore production in the m u s h r o o m s Agaricus bisporus 13(1980)307

Response of the sporophores of the cultivated mush room (Agaricus bisporus ) to volatile subs tances 21(1983)301

Sprouting The effect of gibberellic acid on sprout ing and flowering of some tulip cultivars 4(1976)387

Control of chlorophyll formation and sprout ing of tubers by oil dipping in five potato cultivars of Pakis tan 10(1979)331

Relations between t ime of sprouting of the scion in the nursery, the t ime of formation and number of basal bot tom-breaks, and the number of harvested shoots of g lasshouse rose clones on R. canina ' Inermis ' 21(1983)375

Stalk elongation Auxin control of tulip stalk elongation in vitro 19(1983)153

Stamen development Effect of light intensi ty on s t amen development in the s t rawberry cultivar 'Glasa' 4(1976)255

Effect of the light in tensi ty dur ing flowering on s t amen development in the s t rawberry cultivars 'Karina ' and 'Sivetta' 12(1980)343

Starch breakdown Changes in amylase activity dur ing rose bud opening 16(1982)283

Steam additive Chlorosis in heal thy and viroid-infected plants exposed to the s team additive die thylaminoethanol 19(1983)1

Stem break Water relations and keeping-quali ty of cut Gerbera flowers. I. The cause of s tem break 8(1978)65

Stem elongation The interaction of a dormancy-breaking cold t reatment , ancymidol, and e thephon in relation to s tem elongation and flower production of Lilium cultivars 8(1978)57

Reversal of e thylene inhibition of tulip s tem elongation by silver thiosulphate 17(1982)71

Effects of darkness on s tem elongation in tulip 23(1984)391

The application of dark t r ea tment to cut-tulip production 24(1984)75

Stem extension Comparison of a new triazole re tardant paclobutrazol (PP 333) with ancymidol, ch lorphonium chloride, daminozide and piproctanyl bromide, on s tem extension and inflorescence development in Chrysanthemum mori£olium Ramat 24(1984)349

Stem girdling Effects of decapitation, defoliation and s tem girdling on axillary bud development in Brussels sprouts 20(1983)45

Stem growth inhibition Bulb-dip application of growth-regulat ing chemicals for inhibit ing s tem elongation of 'EnchantmenF and 'Harmony ' lilies 6(1977)71

Stenting Stent ing of roses: a method for quick propagation by s imul taneously cutt ing and grafting 17(1982)187

Sterility A new form of genetic female sterility in Capsicum a n n u u m L. 18(1982/83)25

Stomata Plant characterist ics for distinction of diploid, triploid and tetraploid lettuce 12(1980)199

S t o m a t a l behavior Stomatal behavior and leaf water s ta tus of s t rawberry in different growth env i ronments 18(1982/83)101

Stomatal characteristics Stomatal and tree growth characterist ics of some crab apples 17(1982)327

Stomatal conductance Seasonal t rends in hydraulic conductance of field-grown 'Valencia' orange trees 23(1984)169

Stomatal resistance Leaf s tomatal resistance, e thylene evolution and ABA levels as influenced by (2- chloroethyl) phosphonic acid 8(1978)101

Relationship of s tomatal resis tance to sulfur dioxide and ozone injury in grapevines 8(1978)137

Effects of abscisic acid and benzyladenine on irrigated and non-irr igated grapevines 13(1980)253

Stooling Propagation of lychee: a review 25(1985)31

Storage-buds Plant and in vitro factors inf luencing the micropropagation of Pelargonium cultivars by bud-tip culture 21(1983)53

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Storage-bulbs An analysis of the growth of forced tulips. 1. Changes in plant f resh and dry weights dur ing growth at two tempera tures 3(1975)309

An analysis of the growth of forced tulips. 2. Effects of low-temperature t rea tments dur ing development on plant s t ructure at anthes is 3(1975)373

A review of ethylene effects in bulbous plants 4(1976)101

Growth regulator requirements for adventi t ious regenerat ion from Lil/,um bulb- scale t issue in vitro, in relation to durat ion of bulb storage and cultivar 14(1981)261

Early forcing of narcissus: the effects of lifting date and stage of floral development at the s tar t of cooling 23(1984)269

Effects of bulb desiccation and storage on the in vitro propagation of hyacin th 23(1984)353

Effect of bulb storage tempera ture on leaf emergence and plant development dur ing scale propagation of Lilium longiflorum 'White American ' 24(1984}59

Storage-carnation cuttings Accelerated rooting of carnat ion 'Red Baron' by tempera ture pre- t rea tment 20(1983)287

Storage-cuttings Preservat ion of cutt ings of Rhododendron obtusum Planeh., R. ponticum L. and R. simsii Planeh. 4(1976)87

Storage-flowers Effect of water content and storage tempera ture of gladiolus corms on flowering 1(1973)57

Dry storage and subsequent recovery of cut Gerbera flowers as an aid in selection for longevity 9(1978)389

The effect of micro-organisms on susceptibility to f reezing-damage in petals of cut rose flowers 11(1979)75

The influence of sucrose, e thanol and calcium nitrate on the freezing-point and long-term low-temperature storage of carnat ion flowers 14(1981)269

Long-term storage of carnations cut at the green-bud stage 17(1982)289

The influence of dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and sucrose on storage of carnation at -3°C 18(1982/83)391

Changes in parameters of cell senescence in carnation flowers after cold storage 22(1984)295

Cold storage of rose flowers: effects of cold storage and water loss on opening and vase life of 'Mercedes' roses 24(1984)369

The effect of sucrose, silver thiosulphate and 8-hydroxyquinoline citrate on the quality of Liliurn inflorescences cut at the bud stage and stored at low temperature 25(1985)297

Storage-foliage plants Long-term storage of foliage plants 24(1984)331

Storage-fruit The influence of some packaging and post- harves t t r ea tments on the incidence of Ripe Spot in 'Golden Delicious' and 'Crofton' apples 3(1975)75

Effect of different t empera tures on the storage of papaya fruits and respirational activity dur ing storage 3(1975)173

CA storage and hypobaric storage of white peach 'Okubo' 3(1975)179

Effect of different storage tempera tures on phenolic compounds in banana and mango fruits 4(1976)309

The effect of storage tempera ture on quality and decay percentage on 'Pairi' and "raimour' mango fruits 5(1978)65

The effect of different partial p ressures of oxygen and ethylene on the r ipening of tomato fruits 5(1976)227

The cold storage life of 'Dashehari ' mangoes 5(1976)249

Evaluation of the use of butylated hydroxytoluene to reduce superficial scald and apples 8(1977)125

Subatmospher ic pressure storage of mango fruits 7(1977)153

Storage quality of 'Cox's Orange Pippin' apples grown on a range of rootstocks 7(1977)339

Physiological and biochemical studies on chil l ing-injury of banana 7(1977)373

Storage behaviour of 'Richared' and 'Starkrimson' Delicious apples 9(1978)41

The relative effects of rootstocks and calcium sprays on the appearance of internal breakdown and superficial scald of 'Red Delicious' apples dur ing storage 9(1978)245

Storage capability at different t empera tures of lemons grown in Israel 9(1978)251

Storage conditions and r ipening of papaya 'Bentong' and ~aip ing ' 9(1978)265

Storage conditions and ripening of the custard apple Annona squamosa L. 10(1979)73

Storage conditions and r ipening of two cultivars of banana 10(1979)83

Some factors affecting the storage of f resh bread.fruit 10(1979)177

Storage conditions and r ipening of chiku fruits Aehras sapota L. 10(1979)377

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Decay of muskmelons stored in controlled atmospheres 11(1979)69

Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. I. Assessing fungicides 13(1980)213

A comparative study of sorbitol and related carbohydrates in standard and spur 'McIntosh' apple 13(1980)221

Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. II. Assessing scald inhibitors 13(1980)315

Improvement of internal color of oranges stored in oxygen-enriched atmospheres 13(1980)331

Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. III. Throughput limitations in dip application 14(1981)35

Extending the postharvest life of unrefrigerated avocado (Persea americana Mill.) fruit by storage in polyethylene bags 14(1981)219

Guazatine control of sour rot in lemons, oranges and tangors under various storage conditions 14(1981)245

Effects of storage atmosphere, temperature and calcium on low-temperature injury of peach fruit 15(1981)145

Vitamin retention during storage of processed foods. I. Effect of ascorbic acid on folates in cowpeas, okra and tomatoes 16(1982)125

Pyruvate decarboxylase in 'Golden Delicious' apples; kinetics and relation to acetoin and ethanol production in different storage atmospheres 16(1982)137

The influence of wax emulsion, morphactin and gibberellic acid on the storage behaviour of Indian gooseberry fruits 16(1982)155

Storage of some local and introduced mango cultivars grown in Trinidad 16(1982)171

Regulation of ripening by chemicals in 'Alphonso' mango 16(1982)179

The control of rotting and browning of litchi fruit by hot benomyl and plastic film 18(1982)253

Controlled-atmosphere storage of kiwifruit. I. Effect on fruit firmness and storage life 17(1982)113

The interaction of copper and zinc with calcium in apple fruit 17(1982)319

Changes in ripening-parameters and pigments of the Chinese gooseberry (kiwi) during ripening and storage 18(1982/83)65

The effect of ripeness on storage quality of 'Carlos' muscadine grapes 18(1982/83)241

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Improvement in quality and storage of 'Alphonso' mangoes by cold adaptation 19(1983)257

Ripening-behaviour of 'Dashehari' mango in relation to harvest period 19(1983)263

Fruit quality and respiration of 'Mclntosh' apples in response to ethylene, very low oxygen and carbon dioxide storage atmospheres 20(1983)71

Pre- and post-storage levels of sorbitol and sugars in 'Delicious' apple nursery stock as affected by chemical- or hand-defoliation 20(1983)355

Fruit quality of 'Bosc' pears Pyrus communis, L.) stored in air or one percent oxygen as influenced by maturity 21(1983)45

Changes in ripening behavior of 'd'Anjou' pears (Pyrus communis L.) after cold storage 21(1983)137

Bitter pit reduction in 'Cox's Orange Pippin' apples by controlled and modified atmosphere storage 23(1984)59

Effects of high-humidity storage on quality, decay and storage life in cherry, lemon and peach fruits 23(1984)181

Importance of water loss in the chilling injury of grapefruit stored at low temperature 23(1984)281

Reduction in chilling injury to stored grapefruit (Citrus paradisi Macf.) by vegetable oils 24(1984)53

Changes in sensitivity for ethylene during storage of apple and banana fruits under hypobaric conditions 24(1984)151

Post-harvest physiology and storage behaviour of pomegranate fruits 24(1984)287

Alleviation of internal breakdown of nectarines during cold storage by intermittent warming 25(1985)241

A comparison of the response of different citrus fruit cultivars to storage temperature 25(1985)271

Storage-horticultural products A review of the potential of fruit and vegetable irradiation 1(1973)291

Storage-pollen Long-term storage of yam pollen 20(1983)225

Storage-rooted shoots Plant and in vitro factors influencing the micropropagation of Pelargonium cultivars by bud-tip culture 21(1983)53

Storage-rots Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. I. Assessing fungicides 13(1980)213

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Storage-scion wood Preservation of scion wood of Rosa 21(1983)261

Storage-seed Prolonged dormancy in the seeds perserved in harvested fruits of Brassica vegetables 3(1975)267

Osmotic priming of onion seeds - the possibility of a commercial-scale treatment 5(1976)207

Mid-storage and pre-sowing seed treatment for lettuce and carrot 25(1985)11

Storage-staple crops Control of chlorophyll formation and sprouting of tubers by oil dipping in five potato cultivars of Pakistan 10(1979)331

Incidence and severity of hardcore in sweet potatoes as affected by genetic line, curing, and lengths of I°C and 21°C storage 13(1980)105

Storage-tubers Changes in the composition of the tuber crop Oxalis tuberosa Molina during storage 11(1979)45

Storage-vegetables Evaluation of carrot and onion cultivars for commercial production in Guyana 2(1974)257

Changes in volume and specific gravity of cucumber fruits after harvest in relation to the recovery from a flaccid appearance 5(1976)303

Chilling-injury in cucumber fruits. I. Effects of storage temperature on symptoms and physiological changes 6(1977)185

Studies on keeping-quality of vegetables and fruits. III. Changes in sugar and organic acid contents accompanying the chilling-injury of eggplant fruits 8(1978)19

Effect of parthenocarpy, peeling and fruit age on the changes in volume and specific gravity of cucumber fruits during storage at 20°C 8(1978)229

Influence of oxygen, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide levels on decay of head lettuce after harvest 9(1978)207

The effect of 4 storage treatments on seed yield components of 3 onion inbreds 11(1979)207

Rate of weight loss in proximal and distal halves of picked cucumber fruits as affected by developing seeds 11(1979)349

Volume and specific gravity of cucumber fruits as affected by moisture condition after harvest 12(1980)I17

Effect of pre- and post-harvest applications of morphactin on the post-harvest behaviour of okra 15(1981)107

Vitamin retention during storage of processed foods. I. Effect of ascorbic acid on folates in cowpeas, okra and tomatoes 16(1982)125

Effect of wax emulsion with and without morphactin on the shelf-life of okra pods of different maturities 16(1982)201

Quality and compositional changes in Corchorus olitorius as influenced by N fertilization and post-harvest handling 21(1983)1

Storage-woody ornamentals Evaluation of plastic films used to cover woody-ornamental winter storage structures 14(1981)181

Strawberry see Fragaria spp.

Stress tolerance In vitro plantlet formation from Citrus species and hybrids 17(1982)333

Subatmospheric pressure Subatmospheric pressure storage of mango fruits 7(1977)153

Sucrose Changes in sucrose levels as an indicator of the marketable quality of cauliflowers exposed to freezing temperatures 14(1981)117

The effect of sucrose, silver thiosulphate and 8-hydroxyquinoline citrate on the quality of Lilium inflorescences cut at the bud stage and stored at low temperature 25(1985)297

Sucrose translocation Relative 14CO2 fixation by leaves and fruits, and translocation of 14C-sucrose in mango 22(1984)121

Sugar metabolism Watercore in Japanese pear (Pyrus serotina Rehder var. 'Culta' Rehder). II. Chemical changes in watercored tissue 4(1976)271

Sugars Improvement of opening of cut gladioli flowers by pretreatment with high sugar concentrations 1(1973)357

Effects of selected fungicide treatments on the sugar content of 'Golden Delicious' and 'Jonagold' apples 20(1983)161

Pre- and post-storage levels of sorbitol and sugars in 'Delicious' apple nursery stock as affected by chemical- or hand-defoliation 20(1983)355

Sulphur Nutritional requirements of roses grown in peat 1(1973)341

Sulphur dioxide Response of the Rieger begonia to ozone and sulphur dioxide 5(1976)171

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Relationship of stomatal resistance to sulfur dioxide and ozone injury in grapevines 8(1978)137

Petunia cultivar sensitivity to ozone and sulphur dioxide 11(1979)269

Effects of ozone and sulfur dioxide on grapevines 13(1980)37

SO2-induced effects and their amelioration by Ca(OH)2 solution in Vigna sinensis plants 22(1984)47

Sulphuric acid Improved seed germination of Zamia floridana (sensulato) with H2SO 4 and GA 3 19(1983)357

Sunscald Induction of sunseald damage in tomatoes under natural and controlled conditions 2(1974)265

Conditioning of tomato fruit against sunscald 3(1975)83

Sunscald damage in attached and detached pepper and cucumber fruits at various stages of maturity 19(1983)9

Sunscald tolerance Acquired tolerance of tomato fruits to sunscald 2(1974)29

Superficial scald Evaluation of the use of butylated hydroxytoluene to reduce superficial scald and apples 6(1977)125

The relative effects of rootstocks and calcium sprays on the appearance of internal breakdown and superficial scald of 'Red Delicious' apples during storage 9(1978)245

The action of phorone and other compounds in controlling superficial scald of apples 13(1980)9

Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. I. Assessing fungicides 13(1980)213

Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. II. Assessing scald inhibitors 13(1980)315

Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. III. Throughput limitations in dip application 14(1981)35

Sward composition Some effects of orchard soil management on sward composition, levels of available nutrients in the soil, and leaf nutrient content of mature 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 13(1980)15

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Symbiotic specificity Symbiotic specificity in nodulation and nitrogen fixation between winged bean and Rhizobium 16(1982)313

Synanthedon t ipuli[ormis Field observations on the effect of currant borer moth Synanthedon tipuii£ormis (Clerck) (Lepidoptera: Aegeriidae) on the yield of blackcurrants produced in Tasmania 15(1981)165

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Tagetes patula Environmental and cultural effects on vegetative growth and flowering of selected "bedding" ornamentals. I. Night temperature 7(1977)67

Environmental and cultural effects on vegetative growth and flowering of selected "bedding" ornamentals. II. Night-break lighting and gibberellic acid applications 7(1977)81

Techniques-climatic factors A technique for studying the association between components of the weather and horticultural parameters 16(1982)101

Techniques-cold-treatment A cold-treatment technique to improve the germination of vegetable seeds prior to fluid drilling 16(1982)301

Techniques-compost fermentation The importance of thermophilic bacteria in mushroom compost fermentation 2(1974)249

Techniques-constant temperature equivalent The constant temperature equivalent 4(1976)299

Techniques-cutting-graits Cutting-grafts as a means to propagate greenhouse roses 13(1980)191

Techniques-deeptrough system Nutrient transport in the trough system of mushroom culture 24(1984)257

Techniques-demonstration epidermal structures Improved methods for demonstration of the isolated epidermis of citrus fruit, for use in development and disorder studies of the peel 12(1980)347

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Techniques-dip suspensions A simplified tes t for benomyl in citrus dip suspens ions 17(1982)241

Techniques-direct cover The effect of fiat plastic fi lm covering on the development of lettuce in two places with different ecological condit ions 2(1974)123

Response of hybrid muskme lons to polyethylene row covers and black polyethylene mulch 3(1975)223

Effects of flat plastic film covering and tunnel protection on the development of early lettuce 3(1975}405

Techniques-flower-cutting Plant m a n a g e m e n t of greenhouse roses. Flower cutting procedure 15(1981)179

Techniques-grafting A new technique of vegetative propagation of pe r s immon 6(1977)55

Techniques-hybridization An efficient technique of mango hybridization 12(1980)299

Techniques-hydraulic measurements Determinat ion of the mechanical properties of the grape berry skin by hydraulic measu remen t s 25(1985)279

Techniques-hydrostatic measurement Hydrostatic methods of m e a s u r e m e n t of f i rmness and turgot pressure of grape berries (Vitis vini£era L.) 25(1985)129

Techniques-ion absorption measurement A method for es t imat ing K + and NO 3- uptake rate in hydroponics by a four-electrode conductivity sensor 21(1983)113

Techniques-isoelectric focusing Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry graft ing-combinations. I. Proteins in winter 12(1980)55

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry grafting-combinations. II. Proteins in spring 12(1980)63

Isoelectric focusing of proteins and some enzymes from secondary phloem of cherry grafting-combinations. Ill. Enzymes, especially peroxidases 12(1980)69

Techniques-leaf area estimation Comparison of methods of es t imat ing leaf- surface area through leaf characterist ics in some cultivars of Mangi£era indica 8(1978)341

Est imating leaf area of plantain 11(1979)31

Techniques-leaf sampling Sampling for mineral content in leaves of mango cultivar 'Dashehari ' 5(1976)255

Standardization of leaf-sampling techniques for mineral composition of leaves of mango cultivar 'Chausa' 13(1980)323

Techniques-line x tester analysis Line x tester analysis of combining-abili ty and heterosis for some economic characters in okra 9(1978)111

Parent-offspring correlations and heritability of some characters in okra 10(1979)135

Combining-abil i ty for yield and its components in tomato 14(1981)125

Techniques-mist germination A simple method for rapid germinat ion of pineapple seeds 8(1978)39

Techniques-moisture measurement Non-destructive in situ measu remen t s of pear fruit moisture dur ing growth 22(1984)97

Techniques-NFT cropping Nutritional control of a nutr ient-f i lm tomato crop 7(1977)189

Techniques-nitrate sap test A rapid nitrate sap test for outdoor tomatoes 25(1985)211

Techniques-osmotic priming Osmotic pr iming of onion seeds - the possibility of a commercial-scale t r ea tment 5(1976)207

Techniques -peroxidase assay Peroxidase activity as an indicator of the iron s ta tus of conifers 7(1977)161

Techniques-phosphorus deficiency Effect of phosphorus supply on acid phosphatase activity in the leaves of tomato plants 9(1978)303

Techniques -photosynthesis measurement Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment . I. Exper imental techniques 16(1982)39

Techniques-plastic embedding-medium Investigations on gum duct formation in cherries us ing a plastic embedding-medium 11(1979)247

Techniques-post-harvest dip treatments Multiformulation dips for controlling storage disorders of apples and pears. III. Throughput l imitations in dip application 14(1981)35

Techniques-recirculating nutrient solution Crop production in recirculating nutr ient solution 3(1975)251

Techniques-somatic embryogenesis High-frequency somatic embryo production from unfertilized ovules of grapes 13(1980)245

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Techniques-tenderness measurements A method for measuring tenderness of cooked Brussels sprouts 8(1978)107

Techniques-trunk injection Pressurized injection of aqueous solutions into tree trunks 6(1977)297

Techniques-waterlogging Measurement of soil waterlogging tolerance in Phaseolus vulgaris L:. a comparison of screening techniques 20(1983)303

Techniques-water stream measurement Models of water competit ion between fruits and leaves on spurs of 'Bartlett ' pear t rees and its m e a s u r e m e n t by a heat-pulse method 20(1983)241

Tel fa ir ia occidentalis Accumulat ion of minera l e lements in five tropical leafy vegetables as influenced by ni t rogen fertilization and age 18(1982/83)313

Effects of method of harves t and interval be tween harvests on edible leaf yield in fluted pumpkin 21(1983)129

Telopea speciosissima Effects of t ime of collection, growing- conditions of mother plants and growth regulators on rooting of cut t ings of Telopea speciosissima (Proteaceae) 5(1976)153

Temperature Effect of water content and storage tempera ture of gladiolus corms on flowering 1(1973)57

The influence of light intensity, t empera ture and carbon dioxide concentrat ion on an thocyanin content and blueing of 'Baccara' roses 1(1973)157

Review on leaf spot and leaf drop: a physiological disorder of the 'Golden Delicious' apple 1(1973)231

Improvement of opening of cut gladioli flowers by pre t rea tment with h igh sugar concentrat ions 1(1973)357

Character isat ion of the germinat ion responses to t empera ture of vegetable seeds. I. Tomatoes 2(1974)35 The prevention of " three-leaved plants" in the forcing of Iris x hollandica by early hea t t r ea tment of stored bulbs or by e thephon field spraying 2(1974)101

Low tempera ture effect on lettuce seed germinat ion 2(1974)209

Some aspects of seed germinat ion in vegetables. 1. The determinat ion and application of heat s u m s and m i n i m u m tempera ture for germinat ion 2(1974)213

Induction of sunscald damage in tomatoes under natural and controlled conditions 2(1974)265

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Principles for forcing tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, Easter lilies and Dutch irises 2(1974)313

Influence of temperature on the vegetative and generative development of l-laemanthus x hybridus cv. 'KSnig Albert' 2(1974)357

Flower formation of Calceo]aria x herbeohybrida Voss 3(1975)45

Effects of air temperature, soil t empera ture and soil moisture on growth and development of tomato itself and grafted on its own and egg-plant rootstock 3(1975)85

The morphological development of cauliflower and broccoli cultivars depending on tempera ture 3(1975)95

Effects of tempera ture and daylength on growth and flowering of roselle, Hibiscus sabdariffa L. 3(1975)129

Effect of different t empera tures on the storage of papaya fruits and respirational activity dur ing storage 3(1975)173

CA storage and hypobaric storage of white peach 'Okubo' 3(1975)179

Effect of durat ion of af ter-r ipening and gibberellic acid on germinat ion of seeds and growth of seedlings of pecan in Egypt 3(1975)217

Response of hybrid muskme lons to polyethylene row covers and black polyethylene mulch 3(1975)223

An analysis of the growth of forced tulips. 1. Changes in plant f resh and dry weights dur ing growth at two tempera tures 3(1975)309

An analysis of the growth of forced tulips. 2. Effects of low-temperature t r ea tments dur ing development on plant s t ructure at an thes is 3(1975)373

Flower bud atrophy in 'Baccara' roses. II. The effect of envi ronmenta l factors 3(1975)383

Influence of temperature, soil mois ture and CCC on the flowering of Euphorbia fulgens 3(1975)393

Effects of flat plastic fi lm covering and tunnel protection on the development of early lettuce 3(1975)405

The germinat ion responses of vegetable seeds in relation to their his tory of cultivation by m a n 4(1976)1

The effect of various envi ronmenta l factors on flowering of gladiolus. III. Tempera ture and moisture 4(1976)147

The effect of various envi ronmenta l factors on flowering of gladiolus. IV. Interaction of envi ronmenta l factors - general discussion 4(1976)157

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Influence of the envi ronment on growth and development of chives (Allium schoenoprasum L.). I. Induction of the rest period 4(1976)211

The constant temperature equivalent 4(1976)299

Effect of different storage temperatures on phenolic compounds in banana and mango fruits 40976}309

Effect of temperature on dormancy in s t rawberry 4(1976)361

The effect of storage temperature on quali ty and decay percentage on 'Pairi ' and ~raimour' mango fruits 5(1976)65

Effects of pre-sowing seed t rea tments and temperatures on tomato seed germinat ion and seedling emergence 5(1976)101

The effect of temperature on growth and development of cultivars of radish under winter conditions 5(1976)111

Effects of temperature and seed coat t reatments on germinat ion of sweet pea 5(1976)139

The cold storage life of 'Dashehari ' mangoes 5(1976)249

Changes in volume and specific gravity of cucumber fruits after harvest in relation to the recovery from a flaccid appearance 5(1976)303

Flower-bud formation and shoot growth in apple as affected by tempera ture 5(1976)331

Sex expression in watermelon as affected by photoperiod and temperature 5(1976)339

Influence of temperature on seed dormancy in lettuce 6(1977)1

Effects of basal temperature on the rooting of hardy hybrid Rhododendrons 6(1977)83

Effect of light, temperature and CO 2 on the growth of Campanula isophylla stock plants and on the subsequent growth and development of their cut t ings 6(1977)129

The influence of preplant ing dips and postplant ing temperatures on root growth and development of nonprecooled tulips, daffodils and hyacinths 6(1977)157

Some practical aspects of soil temperature variat ion in potato ridges 6(1977)179

Chil l ing-injury in cucumber fruits. I. Effects of storage temperature on symptoms and physiological changes 6(1977)185

Some aspects of seed germinat ion in vegetables. II. The effect of temperature fluctuation, depth of sowing, seed size and cultivar, on heat sum and min imum temperature for germinat ion 6(1977)259

Production variabil i ty in apple crops 6(1977)271

Environmental and cultural effects on vegetative growth and flowering of selected "bedding" ornamentals. I. Night temperature 7(1977)67

Effects of soil temperature on head development of Cos lettuce 7(1977)97

The effect of vernal izat ion on growth and chromone pattern of the medicinal A m m i visnaga L. 7(1977)107

Pecan nut germinat ion - a review for the nursery industry 8(1978)1

The effect of temperature and light o~1 flower development in Pelargonium x domesticum 8(1978)75

Factors affecting the growth of in vitro cultured lateral buds from Phalaenopsis flower stalks 8(1978)169

Promotion of floral init iat ion in 'Fuerte' avocado by low temperature and short daylength 8(1978)213

Effects of weather conditions on soluble solids of muskmelon 8(1978)265

Production variabil i ty in apple crops. If. The long-term behaviour of the English crop 8(1978)325

Effect of night temperature and growing- practices on the winter yield of roses 8(1978)363

Changes in endogenous cytokinin-l ike substances and growth inhibitors in Freesia corms during high-temperature t rea tment for breaking dormancy 8(1978)371

Environmental factors affecting ethephon in olive 9(1978)21

Effect of stratification temperature, strat if ication period and seed coat on seed germinat ion of peach cultivar 'Sharbati ' 9(1978)47

Influence of low and high temperatures on the ini t iat ion and the development of a bulb pr imordium in isolated tulip embryos 9(1978)61

Influence of temperature and day length after chilling and short-day period on the flowering of Calceolaria x herbeohybrida Voss 9(1978)71

The influence of pre-sowing seed t rea tments on germinat ion and emergence of tomato 'New Yorker' at low temperatures 9(1978)119

Storage capabili ty at different temperatures of lemons grown in Israel 9(1978)251

Effect of strat if ication-temperature, chemical t rea tments and seed coat on the growth of peach seedlings cultivar 'Sharbati ' 9(1978)259

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In vitro studies of controlling tomato puff iness enhanced by temperature , ni t rogen source and sucrose concentrat ion 9(1978)295

Vegetative and floral bud abortion in cucumber plants: hormonal and envi ronmenta l effects 9(1978)317

Factors affecting twin-scale propagat ion of narc issus 9(1978)399

The effect of constant and al ternat ing temperatures , rinsing, stratification and fertilizer on germinat ion of some weed species 10(1979)15

Effect of t empera tures and growth regulators on fruit malformat ion in tomato 10(1979)27

Frui t-bud differentiation in mango 'Alphonso' and ~rotapuri' under mild tropical ra iny conditions 10(1979)95

Bud dormancy of apple and pear in relation to the tempera ture during the growth period 10(1979)149

Water relations and keeping-quali ty of cut Gerbera flowers. III. Water content, permeabil i ty and dry weight of ageing petals 10(1979)261

Effects of air and soil t empera tures on the growth of gerbera 10(1979)271

Energy conservation by venti lat ing a greenhouse with deep-mine air 11(1979)19

Changes in the composit ion of the tuber crop Oxalis tuberosa Molina dur ing storage Ii(1979)45

The effect of 4 storage treatments on seed yield components of 3 onion inbreds 11(1979)207

Effects of temperature on growth and development of Hybrid Tea-rose seedlings ii(1979)261

Growth and flowering of Nerine £1exuosa alba n(i979)ZBi

Effect of tempera ture and daylength on flower initiation and runne r format ion in two everbearing s t rawberry cultivars 12(1980)19

The effects of t empera ture and daylength dur ing the seedling s tage on flower-stalk formation in field-grown celery 12(1980)231

Photosynthes is and respirat ion of Tulipa sp. cultivar 'Apeldoorn' 12(1980)361

Genetic variation for the t ime of first flower and shoot length in hybrid tea-rose seedling populat ions under a range of tempera tures 13(1980)61

Response of the c h r y s a n t h e m u m to soil heat ing 13(1980)67

Incidence and severity of hardcore in sweet potatoes as affected by genetic line, curing,

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and lengths of I°C and 21°C storage 13(1980)105

Effect of tempera ture on photosynthes is of lettuce adapted to different light and tempera ture conditions 13(1980)115

Histological observations on the initiation of the vegetative apex in tulip seeds cultured under low tempera tures 13(1980)161

Flower-bud formation in apple under various day and night tempera ture- reg imes 13(1980)235

Tempera ture- induced synchronisa t ion of sporophore production in the mush rooms Agaricus bisporus 13(1980)307

Effect of root temperature , rootstock and fertilization on bud-break, shoot growth and composit ion of 'Cabernet Sauvignon' grapevines 13(1980)339

Flowering and fruit-set response to tempera ture in the avocado cultivar 'Hass ' 14(1981)27

The effect of low temperature on yield and renewal cane production in relation to carbohydrate levels in roses 14(1981)69

Environmental responses of gladioli in south- east Queensland 14(1981)77

Changes in sucrose levels as an indicator of the marketable quality of cauliflowers exposed to freezing temperatures 14(1981)117

Extending the postharvest life of unrefr igerated avocado (Persea americana Mill.) fruit by storage in polyethylene bags 14(1981)219

The influence of sucrose, ethanol and calcium nitrate on the freezing-point and long-term low-temperature storage of carnation flowers 14(1981)269

Development of lemon fruits originating at different blossom dates around the year 15(1981)23

Plant management of greenhouse roses. Formation of renewal canes 15(1981)67

Fast germination of parsley seeds 15(1981)127

Rooting of peach hardwood cuttings for the meadow orchard 15(1981)137

Effects of storage atmosphere, temperature and calcium on low-temperature injury of peach fruit 15(1981)145

Response to tempera ture of Celosia argentea 15(1981)215

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment. I. Experimental techniques 16(1982)39

Growth responses of some greenhouse plants to environment. II. The effect of soil

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temperature on Chrysanthemum mori£olium Ramat 16(1982)47

The influence of temperature on photosynthesis of different tomato genotypes 16(1982)109

In vitro morphogenesis and growth of Narcissus in response to temperature 16(1982)185

Interaction of photoperiod and temperature in flowering-control of Gypsophila paniculata L. 16(1982)385

Effect of chilling on runner formation and flower initiation in the everbearing strawberry 17(1982)43

Effects of different diurnal temperature combinations on fruit set of sweet pepper 17(1982)101

Effect of day and night temperature during long photoperiods on the vegetative growth and flowering of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat 17(1982)271

Root ing-enhancement of Rosa hybrida for t issue culture propagation 17(1982)371

Interaction of tempera ture and light on growth and development of Hybrid Tea-rose seedlings, with reference to breeding for low- energy requirements 17(1982)377

Responses of Alstroemeria 'Regina' to temperature treatments prior to flower- inducing temperatures 17(1982)383

Influences of water status and temperature on leaf elongation in strawberry 18(1982/83)77

Empirical evidence of the main factors affecting orange yields in the Mediterranean area 18(1982/83)I 19

The effect of root temperature on the development, growth and yield of 'Sonia' roses 18(1982/83)177

Effect of low temperatures during flowering on floral cycle and pollen tube growth in nine avocado cultivars 18(1982/83)207

Influence of temperature on the growth of Solanum nigrum and Amaranthus hybridus 18(1982/83)305

Effects of pre- and post-bloom tempera ture regimes on development of Lilium longiflorum Thunb. 18(1982/83)363

High temperature and germinat ion in spinach. I. The role of the pericarp 19(1983)25

Factors influencing leaching of sugars and electrolytes from carrot and okra seeds 19(1983)39 Interrelated effects of shor t - te rm t rea tment with nutri t ive solution and sh ipment conditions on the quality of iris flowers 19(1983)161

The effect of tempera ture on growth and dry- mat ter production of macadamia 19(1983)167

Thermal screens - environmental and plant studies 19(1983)201

High tempera ture and germinat ion in spinach. II. Effects of osmotic pr iming 19(1983)221

Improvement in quality and storage of 'Alphonso' mangoes by cold adaptat ion 19(1983)257

Ripening-behaviour of 'Dashehari ' mango in relation to harvest period 19(1983)263

Effect of reducing the infrared radiation of sunl ight on greenhouse temperature, leaf temperature, growth and yield 20(1983)15

The effect of insulated covers on mushroom compost-stack tempera tures 20(1983)53

Long-term storage of yam pollen 20(1983)225

Accelerated rooting of carnat ion 'Red Baron' by temperature pre- t rea tment 20(1983)287

The effect of temperature on formation and abortion of flower buds in gynoecious cucumber plants 20(1983)323

Growth and abortion of flower buds in gynoecious cucumber plants in relation to tempera ture 20(1983)329

Induction of bulbing of tulip shoots in vitro 20(1983)377

Quality and compositional changes in Corchorus olitorius as influenced by N fertilization and post-harvest handl ing 21(1983)i

Plant and in vitro factors influencing the micropropagation of Pelargonium cultivars by bud-tip culture 21(1983)53

The control of floral initiation in lychee: a review 21(1983)201

Preservation of scion wood of Rosa 21(1983)261

Effect of temperature and irradiance on vegetative and generative development in Pelargonium x hortorum 'Radio' 21(1983)283

The response of protected tomatoes and chrysanthemums to radiant heating 21(1983)329

Seasonal effects of radiation and temperature on growth of greenhouse lettuce in a high insolation desert environment 22(1984)9

Influence of temperature and day-length on flowering in Aeschynanthus speciosus 22(1984)157

Flower formation of Chinese cabbage. I. Response to vernalization and photoperiods 22(1984)219

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Effect of temperature, daylength and light intensity on growth and development of Dipladenia sanderi Hemsl. 'Rosea' 22(1984)287

Changes in parameters of cell senescence in carnation flowers after cold storage 22(1984)295

Flower formation of Chinese cabbage. If. Anti- vernalization and short-day treatment 22(1984)327

Effect of day and night temperatures during short photoperiods on growth and flowering of Chrysanthemum mori£olium Ramat 22(1984)373

Effect of various types of plastic films on the soil and air temperatures in 80-cm high tunnels 23(1984)105

Dynamic climate control; an optimization study for earliness of cucumber production 23(1984)137

The effects of daminozide and under-soil heating on the growth of radish under winter conditions 23(1984)151

Seasonal trends in hydraulic conductance of field-grown 'Valencia' orange trees 23(1984)169

The effect of temperature on flowering in Primula vulgaris 23(1984)195

Optimal night temperatures for greenhouse seedlings 23(1984)203

Importance of water loss in the chilling injury of grapefruit stored at low temperature 23(1984)261

Early forcing of narcissus: the effects of lifting date and stage of floral development at the start of cooling 23(1984)269

Speed of flower induction in Chrysanthemum morifolium depends on cultivar and temperature 23(1984)287

Interactions between root-zone temperature and light levels on growth, development and photosynthesis of Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. Cultivar 'Vendor' 23(1984)313

Effect of high temperature on quality of processing-tomatoes of various genotypes ripened off the vine 23(1984)323

Effect of high temperature on quality of processing-tomatoes of various genotypes ripened on the vine 24(1984)33

Effect of bulb storage temperature on leaf emergence and plant development during scale propagation of Lilium longiflorum 'White American' 24(1984)59

Effect of temperature and moisture on germination in spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) 24(1984)221

Post-harvest physiology and storage behaviour of pomegranate fruits 24(1984)287

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Long-term storage of foliage plants 24(1984)331

Cold storage of rose flowers: effects of cold storage and water loss on opening and vase life of 'Mercedes' roses 24(1984)369

Inhibition of flowering of Mexican- and Guatemalan-type avocados under tropical conditions 25(1985)21

Temperature effects on male fertility and flower and fruit development in Capsicum annuum L. 25(1985)117

Effect of temperature on bulb growth capacity and sensitivity to summer sprouting in Lilium longiflorum Thunb. 25(1985)177

Effect of plant age and temperature on bolting in Chinese cabbage 25(1985)217

Effect of day and night temperature at different stages of growth on bolting in Chinese cabbage 25(1985)225

The effect of different temperatures on the viability of ovules in cherries 25(1985)235

Alleviation of internal breakdown of nectarines during cold storage by intermittent warming 25(1985)241

A comparison of the response of different citrus fruit cultivars to storage temperature 25(1985)271

Environmental and chemical control of growth and flowering of Chamelaucium uncinatum Schauer 25(1985)287

Tetracycline Pressurized injection of aqueous solutions into tree trunks 6(1977)297

T h e r m o d o r m a n c y Gibberellin-like stimulation of celery (Apium graveolens L.) seed germination by N- substituted phthalimides 23(1984)113

Thermophilic bacteria The importance of thermophilic bacteria in mushroom compost fermentation 2(1974)249

Thermophilic [ungi An investigation into the selective nature of mushroom compost 19(1983)55

The significance of thermophilic fungi in mushroom compost preparation 20(1983)61

Thinning Chemical thinning of 'Satsuma' mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.) fruit by 1- naphthaleneacetic acid: role of ethylene and cellulase 4(1976)167

Thinning plums with 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid 4(1976)279

Some aspects of crop variation in 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 13(1980)27

Relations between the concentration of diffusable and extractable gibberellin-like

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substances and the a l ternate-bear ing behaviour in apple as affected by chemical fruit th inning 15(1981)45

Thinning "McIntosh' apple in British Columbia 16(1982)233

Ethephon as a fruit th inning agent for 'Murcott' mandar ins 24(1984)135

Effects of Denapon and Ethrel on th inning grapes 25(1985)61

Thinning agents Possible hormonal modes of action of three apple th inning agents 16(1982)343

Thiocyanates Boron deficiency in relation to growth and thiocyanate toxin content of radish 15(1981)201

Thunia alba In vitro propagation of Thunia alba (Wall.) Reichb. f. through flower stalk cutt ings 24(1984)385

T i l i a a m e r i c a n a Effect of indolebutyric acid and sampling dates on the rooting of four Tilia taxa 11(1979)391

T i l i a cordata Effect of indolebutyric acid and sampling- dates on the rooting of four Tilia taxa 11(1979)391

T i l i a x euchlora Effect of indolebutyric acid and sampling dates on the rooting of four Tilia taxa 11(1979)391

Tipburn The role of calcium, boron and some divalent ions in leaf t ipburn of s t rawberry 2(1974)299

The influence of relative humidi ty and nutri t ion on leaf t ipburn of s t rawberry 3(1975)339

The effect of boron on t ipburn and auxin activity in lettuce 5(1976)215

Tipburn of Chinese cabbage in relation to calcium nutri t ion and distr ibution 14(1981)131

The effect of trickle irrigation, mist ing and row position on the incidence of t ipburn of field lettuce 15(1981)101

The relationship between leaf growth, calcium accumulation and distribution, and tipburn development in field-grown butterhead lettuce 21(1983)123 Tissue culture Gerbera plantlets from in vitrn cultivated capitulum explants 1(1973)117

Vegetative propagation of Als t roemer ia in vitro 1(1973)271

Plantlet formation in callus t issues of A n t h u r i u m a n d r a e a n u m Lind 2(1974)193

Analysis of adventi t ious root formation in isolated stem explants of Rhododendron 3(1975)1

Propagation of hyacinths by tissue culture 3(1975)21

Aerial plantlet formation in Asparagus off icinalis L. 3(1975)149

Rapid vegetative propagation of H y a c i n t h u s oriental is I,. in vitro 3(1975)293

Vegetative propagation of C h r y s a n t h e m u m mor i fo l ium Ram. in vitro 3(1975)317

Propagation of Dutch iris by tissue culture 4(1976)163

Culture of Malus t issues in vivo. I. Multiplication of apple plants from isolated shoot apices 4(1976)183

Continuous propagation of tomato plants by means of callus cultures 4(1976)221

Vegetative propagation of A n t h u r i u m s c h e r z e r i a n u m Schott through callus cultures 4(1976)291

Neoformation of bulbils in Al l ium p o r r u m L. cultured in vitro 5(1976)11

Propagation of Li l ium hybrids. II. Production of plantlets from bulb-scale callus cultures for increased propagation rates 5(1976)161

In vitro propagation of Gladiolus by precocious axil lary shoot formation 6(1977)287

Flawmol glycosides of different species and hybrids from the P r u n u s section eucerasus and the growth-promoting activity of quercetin derivatives 8(1978)51

Factors affecting the growth of in vitro cultured lateral buds from Phalaennps i s flower stalks 8(1978)169

Callus and axillary-bud culture of Vitis vini[era 'Sylvaner Riesling' 9(1978)55

Shoot production from onion callus tissue cultures 9( 1978)99

In vitro propagation of the onion Al l ium cepa by axil lary and adventi t ious shoot proliferation 9(1978)227

Twin-scale propagation of narcissus: a review 10(1979)1

In vitro propagation of spathiphyl lum 10(1979)21

Apical shoot tip culture of tomato 10(1979)337

Shoot production from the flower bead of Al l ium cepa I,. 10(1979)345

A method for aseptic culture of bud explants from citrus trees 10(1979)357

Shoot production from cultured Al l ium porrum t issues 11(1979)37

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In vitro propagation of watermelon 11(1979)223

Rapid clonal propagation of rhubarb by in vitro culture of shoot-tips 11(1979)241

Transplant ing Gladiolus plants propagated in vitro 11(1979)257

Multiple plantlets in lateral bud and leaf explant in vitro cultures of pineapple 11(1979)319

In vitro bulblet formation from leaf segments of lilies, especially Lilium rubellum Baker 11(1979)379

Embryo culture and micropropagation of cherries in vitro 12(1980)77

Rapid propagation of white cabbage by t issue culture 12(1980)99

Micropropagation of red raspberry and the influence of phloroglucinol 12(1980)313

Plantlet regenerat ion from root callus of different Prunus species 12(1980)339

In vitro propagation of garlic by shoot proliferation 13(1980)47

Rapid propagation of roses in vitro 13(1980)385

Regenerat ion of plants f rom ultra-low frozen an thers of Primula obconica 14(1981)93

Micropropagation of red raspberry 14(1981)139

Tissue culture propagation of Lilium hybrids 14(1981)191

Globe art ichoke plants obtained from shoot apices through rapid in vitro micropropagation 14(1981)207

Growth and regenerat ion of plantlets in callus cultures of pineapple 14(1981)227

Growth regulator requi rements for adventi t ious regenerat ion from Lilium bulb- scale t i ssue in vitro, in relation to durat ion of bulb storage and cultivar 14(1981)261

A scheme for commercial propagation of o rnamenta l plants by t issue culture 14(1981)335

Vegetative propagation of carnat ion in vitro through multiple shoot development 14(1981)357

Morphogenetic responses of Salpiglossis sinuata L. leaf explants and callus 15(1981)53

Anther culture of Rosa 15(1981)61

Relat ionship between posit ion and morphogenet ic response of pepper hypocotyl explants cultured in vitro 15(1981)207

Differentiation of plantlets in hybrid embryo callus of p inneapple 15(1981)235

The effects of growth subs tances and photoperiod on the development of shoot apices of Vitis cultured in vitro 16(1982)17

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Factors affecting differentiation and growth in vitro, and a mass-propagat ion scheme for Begonia x hiemalis 16(1982)65

In vitro morphogenes is and growth of Narcissus in response to tempera ture 16(1982)185

Micro-propagation of strawberry plants in vitro - effect of growth regulators on incidence of multi-apex abnormality 16(1982)331

The effect of light and of explant orientation on the regeneration and subsequent growth of bulblets on Lilium longi£1orum Thunb. bulb scale sections cultured in vitro 17(1982)129

Increased haploid production in Saintpaulia ionantha by an ther culture 17(1982)137

Plantlet regenerat ion and stability from callus cultures of Freesia x hybrida Bailey cultivar 'Royal' 17(1982)153

In vitro plantlet formation from Citrus species and hybrids 17(1982)333

Callus induction and culture of Rosa 17(1982)361

Root ing-enhancement of Rosa hybrida for t issue culture propagation 17(1982)371

Production of virus-free garlic and field performance of micropropagated plants 18(1982/83)39

Clonal propagation of grapevine th rough in vitro axillary bud culture 18(1982/83)231

Tissue-cul ture propagation of banana 18(1982/ 83)247

Some factors affecting the in vitro propagation of gladiolus 16(1982/83)269

Castanea sativa plantlets proliferated from axillary buds cultivated in vitro 16(1982/83)343

A scheme for mass propagation of Lilium in vitro 18(1982/83)353

A micropropagation sys tem for sour cherry 19(1983)85

In vitro growth of Carica papaya L. cotyledons 19(1983)287

The use of indoleacetylamino acids in the in vitro propagation of Phalaenopsis orchids 19(1983)363 The st imulatory effect of liquid induction med ium on shoot proliferation of Ruscus hypophyllum L. 19(1983)387

Adventi t ious shoot formation from sections of sweet potato grown in vitro 20(1983)119

Shoot-tip culture and subsequent regenerat ion in cowpea 20(1983)315

Plant and in vitro factors inf luencing the micropropagation of Pelargonium cultivars by bud-t ip culture 21(1983)53

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In vitro vegetative multiplication of Fuchsia hybrida 21(1983)67

Direct rooting of micropropagated M26 apple rootstocks 21(1983)233

Vegetative propagation of a chimerical Yuca elephantipes regel in vitro 21(1983)267

Effect of media and media pH on in vitro propagation of 'Nemaguard ' peach rootstock 21(1983)353

In vitro culture of Fennel t i ssues (Foeniculum vulgate Miller) from cell suspens ion to mature plant 22(1984)55

In vitro propagation of the ornamental INRA Malus x Perpetu 'Evereste' 22(1984)133

Micropropagation of myrtle 22(1984)139

In vitro propagation of Dionaea muscipula Ellis (Venus Fly Trap) 22(1984)189

In vitro somatic embryogenesis from Mangi£era indica L callus 22(1984)233

Factors affecting shoot proliferation and root initiation in organ cultures of the apple 'Northern Spy' 22(1984)347

Bulblet-productivity of explants from scales, leaves, s t ems and tepals of Lilium rubellum Baker 22(1984)391

Propagation in vitro of pear. Pyrus communis L , eultivars 'William's Bon Chr~tien', 'Packham's Tr iumph ' and 'Beurr~ Bosc' 23(1984)51

In vitro propagation of 'Troyer' citrange from epicotyl segments 23(1984)159

In vitro propagation of Pyrus pyrifolia 23(1984)247

Micro-grafting shoot-tip culture of citrus on three trifoliate rootstocks 23(1984)255

Use of humidity tents and antitranspirants in the acclimatization of tissue-cultured plants to the greenhouse 23(1984)303

Effects of bulb desiccation and storage on the in vitro propagation of hyacinth 23(1984)353

Production and growth analysis of plants from leaf cuttings, and from tissue cultures of disks from mature leaves and young axenic leaves of African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha Wendl.) 23(1984)361

Variation in two Begonia x hiemalis clones after in vitro propagation 24(1984)67

Rapid propagation of Cucurbita pepo L. by culture of mer i s tem tips 24(1984)107

In vitro propagation of some olive (Olea europaea sativa L.) eultivars with different root-ability, and med ium development us ing analytical data from developing shoots and embryos 24(1984)123

Effects of bud scales and gibberellins on dormancy of in vitro cultured Japanese pear leaf buds 24(1984)177

Field performance and phenotypic stability of virus-free t issue-cultured Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Multiflora' 24(1984)185

In vitro plant regenerat ion from corm callus ofAmorphophallus r i~er i Durieu 24(1984)251

Propagation of eight cultivars of Rhododendron in vitro us ing agar-solidified and liquid media and direct rooting of shoots in vivo 24(1984)337

In vitro propagation of Thunia alba (Wall.) Reichb. f. through flower stalk cut t ings 24(1984)385

Evaluation, tissue culture propagation, and dissemination of 'Saha' and 'Pelipita' plantains in Costa Rica 25(1985)137

Propagation palms in vitro with special emphas i s on the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) 25(1985)255

Tolerance measurement Measuremen t of soil waterlogging tolerance in Phaseolus vu1garis L:. a comparison of screening techniques 20(1983)303

Tomato see Lycopersicon esculentum

Torula thermophila An investigation into the selective na ture of mushroom compost 19(1983)55

The significance of thermophil ic fungi in mushroom compost preparat ion 20(1983)61

Transpiration Water relations of lettuce. II. Effects of drought on gas exchange properties of two cultivars 7(1977}19

Responses of eggplant to drought. II. Gas exchange parameters 7(1977)311

Comparative s t u d y of photosynthesis , transpiration, diffusion resis tances and water- use efficiency of two azalea cultivars 13(1980)283

Acclimation of citrus to water stress 20(1983)267

Light responses of photosynthesis and transpiration of two tomato cultivars under ambient and altered CO 2 and 02 23(1984)119

Transplanting Transplant ing Gladiolus plants propagated in vitro 11(1979)257

Effect of t ransplant ing on the growth of muskmelons , and the redistr ibution of ni trogen absorbed in the nurse ry 11(1979)329

A comparison of methods of growing tomato t ransplants 12(1980)125

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Tree density Effects of density, rectangular i ty and row orientat ion on apple trees, measu red in a mult ivariated exper imenta l des ign 10(1979)155

Tree f o r m An economist 's review on the choice of tree form and plant ing sys tem for commercial apple production 1(1973)205

T r e e of h e a v e n see Ailanthus altissima

Tree size Rootstock influence (1965-1980) on yield, yield efficiency and tree size of 'Bartlett and d'Anjou' pear 24(1984)271

Trellising Harves t -pruning and trellising of 'Sultana' vines. I. Effects on yield and vegetative growth 7(1977)115

Harves t -pruning and trellising of 'Sultana' vines. II. Effects on early spr ing development 7(1977)123

Tuberose Regulation of growth and flowering in Polianthes tuberosa L. with gibberellic acid and Ethrel spray 19(1983)149

T u l i p a see Tulipa spp.

Tulipa gesnerlana Effects of ancymidol and gibberellins A 3 and A4+ 7 on Tulipa gesneriana L. cv. Paul Richter dur ing development in the g reenhouse 2(1974)55

The influence of preplanting dips and postplanting temperatures on root growth and development of nonprecooled tulips, daffodils and hyacinths 6(1977)157

Influence of low and high temperatures on the initiation and the development of a bulb primordium in isolated tulip embryos 9(1978)61

Histological observations on the initiation of the vegetative apex in tulip seeds cultured under low temperatures 13(1980)161

Influence of ethanol on ethylene biosynthesis and flower senescence of cut carnation 13(1980)361

Increases in ethylene and carbon dioxide production by Tulipa gesneriana L. 'Prominence ' after completion of the cold- requ i rement 18(1982)77

Effects of darkness on stern elongation in tulip 23(1984)391

The application of dark treatment to cut-tulip production 24(1984)75

Tulipa sp. Reviewing the length of the generat ion period and its shortening, particularly in tulips 1(1973)107

Growth of the tulip shoot 1(1973)143

Effect of plant ing densi ty on the number and weight of tulip daughter bulbs 1(1973)193

The tulip shoot apex. I. Structure and development 2(1974)1

The tulip shoot apex. II. Growth 2(1974)11

Plant densi ty in relation to tulip bulb growth 2(1974)69

Principles for forcing tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, Easter lilies and Dutch irises 2(1974)313

An analysis of the growth of forced tulips. 1. Changes in plant fresh and dry weights during growth at two temperatures 3(1975)309

An analysis of the growth of forced tulips. 2. Effects of low-temperature treatments during development on plant structure at anthesis 3(1975)373

A review of e thylene effects in bulbous plants 4(1976)101

Subst i tut ion of the cold requi rement of tulip cv. 'Apeldoorn' by GA 3 4(1976)117

The effect of gibberellic acid on sprout ing and flowering of some tulip cultivars 4(1976)367

Flower-bud blasting in tulip plants mediated by the hormonal s tatus of the plant 7(1977)255

The cold requi rement of tulip cultivars 7(1977)383

Influence of the extent and durat ion of cold t r ea tment on the flowering behaviour, composit ion and metabolic activity of tulip bulbs 8(1978)279

Fertilization of special precooled (5°C) tulips for cut-flower forcing 9(1978)167

Effect of precooling at 5 or - I°C on shoot growth, flowering and carbohydrate metabol ism in tulip bulbs 10(1979)187

Response of potted tulips to new and establ ished growth-retarding chemicals 10(1979)237

Field plots for the practical es t imat ion of potential yield 10(1979)309

Photosynthes is and respirat ion of Tulipa sp. cultivar 'Apeldoorn' 12(1980)361

Hormonal control of shoot elongation in tulips 15(1981)363

Reversal of e thylene inhibit ion of tulip s tem elongation by silver th iosulphate 17(1982)71

Auxin control of tulip stalk elongation in vitro 19(1983)153

Induction of bulbing of tulip shoots in vitro 20(1983)377

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Responses of potted tulips to novel growth- retarding chemicals and interactions with time of forcing 21(1983)73

The response of partly cooled tulips to vacuum infiltration with gibberellins 21(1983)159

Factors affecting the response of tulips to gibberellin 23(1984)379

The effect of defoliation on bulb production of tulip cultivar 'Apeldoorn' 24(1984)83

Tulip poplar see Liriodendron tulipifera

Turgor maintenance Dry storage and subsequent recovery of cut Gerbera flowers as an aid in selection for longevity 9(1978)389

Turgor pressure Hydrostatic methods of measurement of firmness and turgor pressure of grape berries ( Vitis vini£era L.) 25(1985)129

Turnip see Brassica campestris

Turnip, table see Brassica napus

Twin-scale propagation Factors affecting twin-scale propagation of narcissus 9(1978)399

Twin-scale propagation of narcissus: a review 10(1979)1

Twin-sealing Growth regulator treatments to improve the yield of twin-scaled narcissus 6(1977)237

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Ultraviolet radiation Ultraviolet radiation affects blueberry fruit quality 14(1981)145

V

Vaccinium ashe i Ultraviolet radiation affects blueberry fruit quality 14(1981)145

Vaccinium c o r y m b o s u m Yield component analysis of winter damage and flower buds in highbush blueberry 19(1983)279

Vaccinium macrocarpon Productivity of individual cranberry uprights in Washington and British Columbia 20(1983)179

Vaccinium sp. Effect of cotton-grass on the yield components of cranberry 18(1982/83)125

Vaecinium s t a m i n e u m Anthocyanin and total flavonol content of Vaccinium s tamineum L. fruit 15(1981)173

Vacuum infiltration The response of partly cooled tulips to vacuum infiltration with gibberellins 21(1983)159

Vase life The effects of some chemical treatments on leaf water conductance of cut, flowering stems of Chrysanthemum morifolium 6(1977)167

Prolongation of vase-life of Lupinus hartwegii Lindl. by chemical treatments 7(1977)377

Water relations and keeping-quality of cut Gerbera flowers. I. The cause of stem break 8(1978)65

Water relations and keeping-quality of cut Gerbera flowers. II. Water balance of ageing flowers 9(1978)189

Dry storage and subsequent recovery of cut Gerbera flowers as an aid in selection mr longevity 9(1978)389

Water relations and keeping-quality of cut Gerbera flowers. IV. Internal water relations of ageing petal-tissue 11(1979)83

Water relations and keeping-quality of cut Gerbera flowers. V. Role of endogenous cytokinins 12(1980)273

Water relations and keeping-quality of cut Gerbera flowers. VI. Role of pressure potential 12(1980)283

Environmental responses of gladioli in south- east Queensland 14(1981)77

Chemical pre-treatment of snapdragon spikes to increase cut-flower longevity 15(1981)255

Cut-flower life of dry transported carnations as influenced by different silver form pre- treatments 15(1981)383

Long-term storage of carnations cut at the green-bud stage 17(1982)289

Regulation of postharvest flower senescence in Zinnia elegans Jacq. 17(1982)391

The influence of dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and sucrose on storage of carnation at -3°C 18(1982/83)391

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Factors affecting the vase life of fronds of maidenha i r fern 21(1983)181

The effect of s imulated shipping-condit ions on subsequent bud opening of cut spray carnat ion flowers 22(1984)173

Changes in parameters of cell senescence in carnat ion flowers after cold storage 22(1984)295

Bud opening of cut liatris flowers 23(1984)85

Cold storage of rose flowers: effects of cold storage and water loss on opening and vase life of 'Mercedes' roses 24(1984)369

The effect of sucrose, silver thiosulphate and 8-hydroxyquinoline citrate on the quality of Lilium infloreseences cut at the bud stage and stored at low temperature 25(1985)297

Vegetable quality Fresh fruit and vegetable distr ibution - m a n a g e m e n t of quality 17(1982)1

Vegetables, general Vegetable production and research in tropical Africa 2(1974)199

Some aspects of seed germinat ion in vegetables. 1. The determinat ion and application of heat sums and m i n i m u m tempera ture for germinat ion 2(1974)213

The germinat ion responses of vegetable seeds in relation to their his tory of cultivation by m a n 4(1976)1

Some aspects of seed germinat ion in vegetables. II. The effect of tempera ture fluctuation, depth of sowing, seed size and cultivar, on heat sum and m i n i m u m tempera ture for germinat ion 6(1977)259

A review of the practical use of gametocides on vegetable crops 8(1978)11

Vegetable crops growing in China 17(1982)201

Vegetative development Effects of pre- and post-bloom tempera ture regimes on development of Lilium longiflorum Thunb. 18(1982/83)363

Vegetative p r o p a g a t i o n The response of poinsett ia cultivars to auxins in root promotion of s tem cut t ings 2(1974)231

Mist propagation of peach and a lmond x peach hybrids 2(1974)369

Optimilization of Gerbera plantlet production from excised capitulum explants 3(1975)351

The relation between method of propagation, plant densi ty and growth, minera l uptake and yield of dasheen (Colocasia ant iquorum, Schott.) 4(1976)15

Propagation of Lilium hybrids. I. Dependence of bulblet production on t ime of scale removal and growth subs tances 5(1976)77

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Effects of t ime of collection, growing- conditions of mother plants and growth regulators on rooting of cut t ings of Telopea speciosissima (Proteaceae) 5(1976)153

A new technique of vegetative propagation of pe r s immon 6(1977)55

Effects of organic mat ter and controlled- release fertilizer on nut r ien t retent ion dur ing in termi t ten t -mis t propagation 8(1978)155

The effect of daylength and supplementary lighting on the growth of Begonia x hiemalis leaf cutt ings 10(1979)203

The light requi rement for propagating hardy ornamenta l species from leafy cut t ings 10(1979)217

The effect of indolebutyric acid and kinetin on shoot induction of cauliflower leaf cut t ings 11(1979)357

Effect of indolebutyric acid and sampling- dates on the rooting of four Tilia taxa 11(1979)391

Interaction of stock plant irradiance and auxin in the propagation of apple rootstocks by cut t ings 12(1980)11

Vegetative propagation of spice-plants: root formation in oregano s tem cut t ings 14(1981)151

Utilisation of individual tuber sprouts in potato production 14(1981)215

Rapid vegetative propagation of conifers 14(1981)347

Rooting of peach hardwood cut t ings for the meadow orchard 15(1981)137

The vegetative propagation of pe r s immon 17(1982)125

Upgrading inferior plantain propagation material through dry-season nursery 18(1982/ 83)31

Vegetative propagation of a chimerical Yuca elephantJpes regel in vitro 21(1983)267

Vein-banding The genetics of non-virus vein-banding in aromatic pepper Capsicum annuum L. 22(1984)201

Venus f ly t r a p see Dionaea muscipula

Vernalization Effects of vernalization and gibberellic acid on flower bud formation in different genotypes of pea under different photoperiods 1(1973)177

The effect of vernalization on growth and chromone pat tern of the medicinal A m m i visnaga L. 7(1977)107

Flower formation of Chinese cabbage. I. Response to vernalization and photoperiods 22(1984)219

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A method for evaluating bolting-resistance in Brassica species 24(1984)13

Veronica spp. Phenmedipham in the establishment of strawberries as solid beds 60977)281

Ver t i c i l l ium b~ngicola The use of chlorothalonil for the control of benzimidazole tolerant strains of Verticillium [ungicola (Preuss) Hassebr. on the cultivated mushroom 5(1976)13

Fungicide evaluation for control of dry bubble, caused by Verticil]ium ~ngicola, on commercial mushroom strains 14(1981)107

Viburnum dentatum Effects of time and rate of nutrient application on foliar nutrient concentration and cold hardiness in Viburnum species 13(1980)271

Viburnum, double-file see Viburnum p]icatum

Viburnum opulus Effects of irradiance on nutrient uptake, growth and cold hardiness of Viburnum opulus L. 'Nanum' 13(1980)391

Viburnum plieatum Rooting of shoot cuttings of ornamental shrubs after immersion in auxin-containing solutions 4(1976)91

Effect of nitrogen form and rate on appearance and cold acclimation of three container-grown woody ornamentals 10(1979)231

Effects of time and rate of nutrient application on foliar nutrient concentration and cold hardiness in Viburnum species 13(1980)271

Vicia faba Field plots for the practical estimation of potential yield 10(1979)309

Vigna sinensis Vitamin retention during storage of processed foods. I. Effect of ascorbic acid on folates in cowpeas, okra and tomatoes 16(1982)125

SO2-induced effects and their amelioration by Ca(OH)2 solution in Vigna sinensis plants 22(1984)47

Vigna unguiculata Shoot-tip culture and subsequent regeneration in cowpea 20(1983)315

Vitamin retention Vitamin retention during storage of processed foods. I. Effect of ascorbic acid on folates in cowpeas, okra and tomatoes 16(1982)125

Vitis ber land ier i Chloride accumulation in different species of grapevine 7(1977)249

Vitis candicans Chloride accumulation in different species of grapevine 7(1977)249

Vit is e h a m p i n i Chloride accumulation in different species of grapevine 7(1977)249

Vit is cineria Chloride accumulation in different species of grapevine 7(1977)249

Vit is cordi fol ia Chloride accumulation in different species of grapevine 7(1977)249

Vit is labrusca Relationship of stomatal resistance to sulfur dioxide and ozone injury in grapevines 8(1978)137 Abnormal auxin distribution and poor berry setting (coulure) in grapes 10(1979)63

Vit is labruscana Effects of ozone and sulfur dioxide on grapevines 13(1980)37

Vit is longi i Chloride accumulation in different species of grapevine 7(1977)249

Vit is r ipar ia Chloride accumulation in different species of grapevine 7(1977)249

Vit is ro tundi to l ia The effect of ripeness on storage quality of 'Carlos' muscadine grapes 18(1982/83)241

Vit is rupestris Chloride accumulation in different species of grapevine 7(1977)249

Vit is spp. Review on water and crop quality 5(1976)193

Effect of root temperature, rootstock and fertilization on bud-break, shoot growth and composition of 'Cabernet Sauvignon' grapevines 13(1980)339

The effects of growth substances and photoperiod on the development of shoot apices of Vitis cultured in vitro 16(1982)17

Clonal propagation of grapevine through in vitro axillary bud culture 18(1982/83)231

Vit is v in i fera Studies on the metabolism of amino acids during development, ripening and senescence of 'Pusa Seedless' grapes 2(1974)383

Some factors affecting the response of grapevines to ethephon 3(1975)275

Increasing fruit set in Vitis vinifera 6(1977)121

Segregation of cane characters in F 1 populations of crosses of grape cultivars 6(1977)207

Harvest-pruning and trellising of 'Sultana' vines. I. Effects on yield and vegetative growth 7(1977)115

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Harvest-pruning and trellising of 'Sultana' vines. II. Effects on early spring development 7(1977)123

Cane and bud number effect on yield components of non-irr igated grapes cv. 'Yaghooti' 7(1977)133

Chloride accumulat ion in different species of grapevine 7(1977)249

Callus and axillary-bud culture of Vitis vinifera 'Sylvaner Riesling' 9(1978)55

Abnormal auxin distr ibution and poor berry set t ing (coulure) in grapes 10(1979)63

Effect of exchangeable sodium percentage on the growth and minera l composit ion of ~rhompson Seedless' grapevines 12(1980)47

High-frequency somatic embryo production from unferti l ized ovules of grapes 13(1980)245

Effects of abscisic acid and benzyladenine on irrigated and non-irr igated grapevines 13(1980)253

Shedding of the upper par ts of grapevine shoots 18(1982)357

Performance and compatibil i ty of 'Muscat Gordo Blanco' grape on eight rootstocks 16(1982)367

The effect of cyanamide on the release from dormancy of grapevine buds 19(1983)97

The between- and within-grape-cultivars genetic variation 19(1983)321

Cell wall development in the berries of two grapevines 20(1983)169

Effects of dikegulac on the vegetative development of grapevine (Vitis vini£era) and olive (Olea europea) shoots 21(1983)147

Effects of Denapon and Ethrel on thinning grapes 25(1985)61

Hydrostatic methods of measurement of firmness and turgor pressure of grape berries ( Vitis vini£era L.) 25(1985)129

Determination of the mechanical properties of the grape berry skin by hydraulic measurements 25(1985)279

Vif i s v in i f era x Vi t i s r u p e s t r i s High-frequency somatic embryo production from unfertilized ovules of grapes 13(1980)245

Vr iesea splendens The influence of naphthaleneacetic acid on the growth of in vitro cultivated seedlings of Bromeliaceae 24(1984)193

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Washingtonia filifera Propagation palms in vitro with special emphas i s on the date palm (Phoenix dactyli[era L.) 25(1985)255

Washingtonia robusta Propagation palms in vitro with special emphas i s on the date palm (Phoenix dactyli£era L.) 25(1985)255

Water Empirical evidence of the main factors affecting orange yields in the Medi terranean area 18(1982/83)119

Effect of tempera ture and moisture on germinat ion in spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) 24(1984)221

Water balance The response of the mush room crop to the pat tern of water ing 3(1975)137

Changes in volume and specific gravity of cucumber fruits after harves t in relation to the recovery from a flaccid appearance 5(1976)303

The effects of some chemical t rea tments on leaf water conductance of cut, flowering s tems of Chrysanthemum mori£olium 6(1977)167

Chill ing-injury in cucumber fruits. III. Dynamic changes of osmotic quanti t ies and the importance of cell wall rigidity 6(1977)311

Responses of eggplant to drought. I. Plant water balance 7(1977)303

Water relations and keeping-quali ty of cut Gerbera flowers. I. The cause of s tem break 8(1978)85

Water relations and keeping-quali ty of cut Gerbera flowers. II. Water balance of ageing flowers 9(1978)189

Water relations and keeping-quali ty of cut Gerbera flowers. III. Water content, permeabil i ty and dry weight of ageing petals 10(1979)281

Rate of weight loss in proximal and distal halves of picked cucumber fruits as affected by developing seeds 11(1979)349

The water relations of Maidenhair fronds t reated with silver ni trate 19(1983)349

Factors affecting the vase life of fronds of maidenha i r fern 21(1983)181

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Identification of vascular blockages in rachides of cut Maidenhair (Adiantum raddianum) fronds 21(1983)381

Importance of water loss in the chilling injury of grapefruit stored at low temperature 23(1984)261

Water competition Models of water competition between fruits and leaves on spurs of 'Bartlett' pear trees and its measurement by a heat-pulse method 20(1983)241

Watercore Watercore in Japanese pear (Pyrus serotina Rehder var. 'Culta' Rehder). I. Description of the disorder and its relation to fruit maturity 4(1976)261

Watercore in Japanese pear (Pyrus serotina Rehder var. 'Culta' Rehder). II. Chemical changes in watercored tissue 4(1976)271

Watercore in Japanese pear. III. Changes in the activities of some enzymes relating to the degradation of cell walls and the accumulation of sugar 6(1977)45

Water-holding capacity Physical properties of nursery potting- mixtures 11(1979)1

Water relations of nursery potting-media 11(1979)9

Waterlogging tolerance Measurement of soil waterlogging tolerance in Phaseolus vulgaris L:. a comparison of screening techniques 20(1983)303

Watermelon see Citrullus lanatus

Water relations Growing of processing-tomato plants under water-deficiency conditions: mulching with transparent polyethylene 10(1979)117

Water requirement The water requirement of the mushroom crop 2(1974)237

Water status Influences of water status and temperature on leaf elongation in strawberry 18(1982/83)77

Water stress Chilling-injury in cucumber fruits. IV, The analogy between osmotic-stress injury and chilling-injury 6(1977)323

Water relations of lettuce. I. Internal physical aspects for two cultivars 7(1977)9

Water relations of lettuce. II. Effects of drought on gas exchange properties of two cultivars 7(1977)19

Responses of eggplant to drought. I. Plant water balance 7(1977)303

Responses of eggplant to drought. II. Gas exchange parameters 7(1977)311

Effect of moisture stress on the ethephon response in tomatoes 8(1978)299

The relation between water stress and the climacteric in respiration of some fruits 12(1980)259

Responses of blackcurrant bushes to post- harvest moisture stress 12(1980)307

Effects of abscisic acid and benzyladenine on irrigated and non-irrigated grapevines 13(1980)253

Growing onion seeds in an arid region: drought tolerance and the effect of bulb weight, spacing and fertilization 14(1981)i

Acclimation of citrus to water stress 20(1983)267

The effect of humidity in plantain ripening 21(1983)37

The influence of soil moisture stress and plant populations on the yield of pickling cucumbers 21(1983)217

Response of container-grown photinia to moisture stress 21(1983)309

Response to water stress of Celosia argentea andCorchorus olitorius in controlled environments 22(1984)163

Cold storage of rose flowers: effects of cold storage and water loss on opening and vase life of 'Mercedes' roses 24(1984)369

Water table Effect of salinity and water table on growth and tolerance of plum and peach 7(1977)225

Effect of salinity and water table on the mineral content of plum and peach 7(1977)347

Water uptake The role of flower and leaves in cut flower water uptake 2(1974)293

Water u s e Evapotranspiration of potted geraniums (Pelargonium x hortorum Bailey 'Carefree Crimson') related to growth stage and greenhouse environment 2(1974)145

Antitranspirant effects on transpiration, net CO 2 exchange rate and water-use efficiency of azalea 19(1983)125

Water requirement, crop coefficient and water-use efficiency of 'Robusta' banana under different soil covers and soil moisture regimes 25(1985)263

Water use efficiency Comparative study of photosynthesis, transpiration, diffusion resistances and water- use efficiency of two azalea cultivars 13(1980)283

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Weed mould Effect of the duration of composting on the amount of compost produced and the yield of mushrooms 12(1980)351

Weeds (and their control) Herbicide-impregnated mulches for weed control in container nursery stock 1(1973)165

The effect of constant and alternating temperatures, rinsing, stratification and fertilizer on germination of some weed species 10(1979)15

Effect of cotton-grass on the yield components of cranberry 18(1982/83)125

Weevil Sweet-potato productivity as affected by recurrent use of vines as planting-material 20(1983)319

Weige la [lorida The light requirement for propagating hardy ornamental species from leafy cuttings 10(1979)217

Effect of nitrogen form and rate on elemental content and growth of pyracantha, cotoneaster and weigela 13(1980)173

Wet bubble Fungicides for the control of Mycogone perniciosa (Magn.), the cause of wet bubble on the cultivated mushroom 8(1978)307

Wetting properties Wetting properties of dried-out nursery container media 17(1982)49

Wilting Silver thiosulphate: an experimental tool in plant science 20(1983)211

Wind damage Effect of wind and salt exposure on four hybrid cypress cultivars 25(1985)93

Wind injury Rind blemish of citrus. I. Initiation and development 4(1976)317

Winter damage Yield component analysis of winter damage and flower buds in highbush blueberry 19(1983)279

Winter rest-breaking Effects of autumn nitrogen nutrition and a winter rest-breaking spray on the growth, development and chemical composition of young 'Golden Delicious' apple trees grown in sand culture 10(1979)37

Wood wastes Physical properties of media for container- grown crops. I. New Zealand peats and wood wastes 10(1979)317

Retention of nutrients by peats and wood wastes 12(1980)203

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Xanthomonas campestris Resistance to blackrot disease (Xanthomonas campestris (Pam.) Dowson) in cauliflower 7(1977)I

Heritability of field resistance to bacterial leaf spot disease in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) 17(1982)301

Xanthosoma sp. Chemical composition of nine edible aroid cultivars of Bangladesh 10(1979)127

X y l e m Identification of vascular blockages in rachides of cut Maidenhair (Adiantum raddianum ) fronds 21(1983)381

Y

Yam see Dioscorea rotundata

Yam, elephant see Amorphophallus rivieri

Yield An estimate of the net difference in yield of apple orchards in northern and in southern Europe attributable to climate differences; with notes upon the economic significance of superiority in yield 1(1973)43

Effect of planting density on the number and weight of tulip daughter bulbs 1(1973)193

Flower production in Gerbera. I. Correlations between shoot, leaf and flower formation in seedlings 1(1973)221

The influence of moisture regime on greenhouse rose production in various growth media 1(1973)239

A possible influence of pedicel dimensions on fruit size and yield in strawberry 1(1973)321

Cropping of mushrooms on shallow layers of compost 1(1973)331

Plant spacing studies with processing peas in Ontario, Canada 2(1974)113

Productivity of greenhouse roses following changes in soil moisture and soil air regimes 2(1974)137

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Vegetable production and research in tropical Africa 2(1974)199

Evaluation of carrot and onion cultivars for commercial production in Guyana 2(1974)257

Effect of de-blossoming on the productivity of mango 2(1974)399

Effect of nitrogen fertilization on yield and fruit oil content of avocado trees 3(1975)89

The response of the mushroom crop to the pattern of watering 3(1975)137

The effects of pre-harvest dehydration on the composition of once-over harvested sweet paprika 3(1975)143

Response of hybrid muskmelons to polyethylene row covers and black polyethylene mulch 3(1975)223

Comparison of chemical control and manual runner removal in summer-planted strawberries 3(1975)259

Effect of the amount and position of leaf tissue on the yield of single-truss tomatoes 3(1975)303

Yield and height response to anti-lodging treatments in peas 3(1975)359

The rest period of pecan in Egypt 3(1975)367

The relation between method of propagation, plant density and growth, mineral uptake and yield of dasheen (Colocasia antiquorum, Schott.) 4(1976)15

Controlling the growth and development of rose plants after planting 4(1976)63

Blueprint cropping of asparagus fern 4(1976)201 Winter glasshouse strawberry production: a sequential cropping programme 4(1976)353

CO 2 enrichment of strawberry and cucumber plants grown in unheated greenhouses in Israel 5(1976)33

Response of 'Navel' orange trees to skirting 5(1976)59

Girdling of 'Fuerte' avocado in subtropical Australia 5(1976)239

Spatial variation in glasshouse rose flower production in relation to solar radiation 5(1976)269

Effect of different soil moisture regimes and canopy wetting on 'Baccara' roses 5(1976)277

Effects of foliar application of boron on mango 5(1976)311

Responses of glasshouse roses to light conditions 6(1977)223

Growth regulator treatments to improve the yield of twin-scaled narcissus 6(1977)237

Phenmedipham in the establishment of strawberries as solid beds 6(1977)281

Competition effects between fruit trusses of the tomato plant 7(1977)37

Harvest-pruning and trellising of 'Sultana' vines. I. Effects on yield and vegetative growth 7(1977)115

Harvest-pruning and trellising of 'Sultana' vines. II. Effects on early spring development 7(1977)123

Leaf nitrogen status as influenced by varying levels of nitrogen application and its relationship with yield in 'Kew' pineapple 7(1977)137

Nutritional control of a nutrient-film tomato crop 7(1977)189

Influence of plant density and time of fertilizer application on growth characteristics, nutrient uptake and yield of tomato 7(1977)329

Increasing yields of 'Topaz' mandarin by gibberellin and girdling in the presence of 'Minneola' pollinizers 7(1977)369

The optimum fertility conditions for maximizing yield and quality of tomatoes in the open field 8(1978)199

Effect of night temperature and growing- practices on the winter yield of roses 8(1978)363

Growth, sex expression, pollen germination and yield in pepper as affected by chlorflurenol 9(1978)15

The effect of overall herbicide systems of soil management on the growth and yield of apple trees 'Golden Delicious' 9(1978)127

The effects of irrigation, fertilization and organic matter on roses grown in four soils in the greenhouse 9(1978)181

Growing of processing-tomato plants under water-deficiency conditions: mulching with transparent polyethylene 10(1979)117

Effects of density, rectangularity and row orientation on apple trees, measured in a multivariated experimental design 10(1979)155

Field plots for the practical estimation of potential yield 10(1979)309

A comparison of methods of growing tomato transplants 12(1980)125

Response of tomato plants to foliar application of Alar and boron 12(1980)135

Responses of blackcurrant bushes to post- harvest moisture stress 12(1980)307

Effect of the duration of composting on the amount of compost produced and the yield of mushrooms 12(1980)351

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A computer model study of light interception by orchards in relation to mechanised harvesting and management 13(1980)1

Some aspects of crop variation in 'Golden Delicious' apple trees 13(1980)27

Relationship between lodging, morphological characters and yield of tomato cultivars 13(1980)143

Growing onion seeds in an arid region: drought tolerance and the effect of bulb weight, spacing and fertilization 14(1981)1

Breaking the rest of apple buds by narrow- distillation-range oil and dinitro-o-cresol 14(1981)47

The effect of low temperature on yield and renewal cane production in relation to carbohydrate levels in roses 14(1981)69

Environmental responses of gladioli in south- east Queensland 14(1981)77

The influence of photoperiod and plant density on yield of winter-grown gladioli in Queensland 14(1981)171

Field observations on the effect of currant borer moth Synanthedon tipuli£ormis (Clerck) (Lepidoptera: Aegeriidae) on the yield of blackcurrants produced in Tasmania 15(1981)165

The response of onions to solar heating, agricultural practices and pink-root disease 15(1981)331

Evaluation of sources of propagating-material for sweet-potato production 16(1982)I

Black plastic mulching, compared to other orchard soil management methods 16(1982)131

Yield, chemical composition, growth and maturity of 'Williams' banana fruit in relation to supply of potassium, magnesium and manganese 16(1982)239

Performance and compatibility of 'Muscat Gordo Blanco' grape on eight rootstocks 18(1982)387

Effect of fruit size and yield on the fruit- removal-force within and between olive cultivars 17(1982)27

Carnation yield patterns: the effects of plant density and planting-date 17(1982)177

Effect of maleic hydrazide on vegetative growth, flowering and fruiting of bottle gourd 17(1982)211

Effect of spawn strain and available substrate on the relative yield of mushrooms in successive flushes 17(1982)217

Gibberellic acid and fruit set in sweet orange 17(1982)257

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The influence of illumination levels of daylength extension on yield of winter-grown gladioli in Queensland 17(1982)277

Optimization of the water application in greenhouse tomatoes by introducing a tensiometer-controlled drip-irrigation system 18(1982/83)9 Production of virus-free garlic and field performance of micropropagated plants 18(1982/83)39

Effect of triacontanol on production and quality of flowers of Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat 18(1982/83)87

Empirical evidence of the main factors affecting orange yields in the Mediterranean area 18(1982/83)119

The effect of root temperature on the development, growth and yield of 'Sonia' roses 18(1982/83)177

Effect of foliar application of urea on leaf nutrient status and yield of 'Kew' pineapple 18(1982/83)225

Thermal screens - environmental and plant studies 19(1983)201

Root aeration in a deep hydroponic system and its effect on growth and yield of tomato 19(1983)213

Effect of CO 2 enrichment on photosynthesis, growth and yield of tomato 20(1983)I

Effect of reducing the infrared radiation of sunlight on greenhouse temperature, leaf temperature, growth and yield 20(1983)15

The effect of oxygen fumigation of sawdust medium on the yield and yield-compOnents of greenhouse cucumbers 20(1983)131

Productivity of individual cranberry uprights in Washington and British Columbia 20(1983)179

The effect of plant density and day-length on growth and development in the carnation 20(1983)193

The effect of cutting carnations in the bud stage on quality and yield of flowers from a nursery 20(1983)203

Sweet-potato productivity as affected by recurrent use of vines as planting-material 20(1983)319

Growth and yield response of 'Correlr peach trees to fumigation with DBCP 20(1983)349

Effects of method of harvest and interval between harvests on edible leaf yield in fluted pumpkin 21(1983)129

The influence of soil moisture stress and plant populations on the yield of pickling cucumbers 21(1983)217

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Characteristics of birdsnest- type muskme lons 21(1983)341

The relationship between pod yield and specific leaf area in snapbeans; an example of stepwise multivariate analysis of variance 23(1984)231

Seasonal carbohydrate changes in two sweet orange varieties of the navel group 24(1984)143

Field performance and phenotypic stability of virus-free t issue-cultured Begonia x tuberhybrida 'Multiflora' 24(1984)185

Nutrient t ransport in the t rough sys tem of mushroom culture 24(1984)257

Rootstock influence (1965-1980) on yield, yield efficiency and tree size of 'Bartlett ' and d'Anjou' pear 24(1984)271

Biennial cropping, an alternative production sys tem for red raspberr ies (Rubus idaeus L.) 24(1984)315

Carbohydrate cycling in relation to shoot growth, floral initiation and development and yield in the avocado 25(1985)99

Yield components The components of fruit size in s trawberry 2(1974)165

A critical pa th analysis of fruit production in s trawberry 2(1974)175

The components of yield in black currants 4(1976)247

The influence of yield components on cuitivar differences in black currants 5(1976)119

Cane and bud number effect on yield components of non-irr igated grapes cv. 'Yaghooti' 7(1977)133

Variability in the components of yield of black currant cultivars 8(1978)119

Yield components and fruit development in 'Golden Delicious' apples as affected by the t iming of ni trogen supply 120980)243

Effect of cotton-grass on the yield components of cranberry 18(1982/83)125

Yield component: analysis of winter damage and flower buds in h ighbush blueberry 19(1983)279

The effect of oxygen fumigat ion of sawdust medium on the yield and yield-components of greenhouse cucumbers 20(1983)131

Productivity of individual cranberry uprights in Washington and British Columbia 20(1983)179

Flowering-pattern and yield components at inflorescence nodes of snap bean as affected by irrigation and plant densi ty 23(1984)9

Yield potential Plant densi ty studies with direct seeded tomatoes in Ontaria, Canada 1(1973)309

Yield variability Production variability in apple crops 6(1977)271

Production variability in apple crops. II. The long-term behaviour of the English crop 8(1978)325

A technique for s tudying the association between components of the weather and horticultural parameters 16(1982)101

Yucca elephantipes Vegetative propagation of a chimerical Yuca elephantipes regel in vitro 21(1983)267

Long-term storage of foliage plants 24(1984)331

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Zamia floridana Improved seed germinat ion of Zamia floridana (sensulato) with H2SO 4 and GA 3 19(1983)357

Zea m a y s Vegetable production and research in tropmal Africa 2(1974)199

Chlorosis in heal thy and viroid-infected plants exposed to the s team additive diethylaminoethanol 19(1983)1

Zinc Heavy metals and their neutralization related to ornamenta l s 11(1979)291

The interaction of copper and zinc with calcium in apple fruit 17(1982)319

Effect of rates of Ca(OH)2 and ZnSO 4 on soluble zinc concentrat ion of spray solution and absorption of 65Zn by sweet-orange leaves 18(1982/83)263

Antagonism of micronutr ient cat ions on sweet orange leaves 20(1983)259

Zinnia see Zinnia elegans

Zinnia elegans Regulation of postharvest flower senescence in Zinnia elegans Jacq. 17(1982)391

Ziziphus maurit iana Cytokinins in developing fruits of Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. 14(1981)329

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Zizyphus jujuba Nutritional status of some fruit trees grown on normal and alkali soils 5(1976)243

Zymograms The use of peroxidase polymorphism in the identification of apple scion cultivars 18(1982/ 83)253