DEFOLIATION OF WOODY PLANTS
Abstract
When plants are lifted and shipped in the fall it has been general practice in the nurseries to defoliate the plants mechanically, a very time consuming chore. At Hornum exploratory experiments were started in 1960 with defoliation of plants by chemical means prior to lifting in the fall. Tests were made with various chemicals that were believed to be capable of producing leaf drop without harming the plants. Roses, raspberries and apple grafting stock were used as test plants.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 14, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0833595
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories