In order to evaluate the effects of different treatments on kiwi fruit growth and quality, trials were carried out in 1998 and 1999 and again in 2001 and 2002 to: 1) measure the relative contribution of wind and insect pollination, 2) increase the attraction of honey-bees towards kiwi flowers, 3) improve pollination by artificially applying pollen, and 4) overcome the negative consequences of inadequate pollination by using growth regulators. The results indicate that the pollination requirements of the flowers were completely satisfied by the artificial systems tested. The fruits from the artificially pollinated flowers had a higher length-to-diameter ratio and more seeds; they tended to have a higher soluble solids content and a lower flesh firmness at harvest.
Induction feeding of Honey-bees to improve Actinidia deliciosa pollination.
GARDI, Tiziano;FAMIANI, Franco;MICHELI, Maurizio;
2003
Abstract
In order to evaluate the effects of different treatments on kiwi fruit growth and quality, trials were carried out in 1998 and 1999 and again in 2001 and 2002 to: 1) measure the relative contribution of wind and insect pollination, 2) increase the attraction of honey-bees towards kiwi flowers, 3) improve pollination by artificially applying pollen, and 4) overcome the negative consequences of inadequate pollination by using growth regulators. The results indicate that the pollination requirements of the flowers were completely satisfied by the artificial systems tested. The fruits from the artificially pollinated flowers had a higher length-to-diameter ratio and more seeds; they tended to have a higher soluble solids content and a lower flesh firmness at harvest.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
