Effects of Altering Carbohydrate Supply to Fruit during Development on the Carpometric and Qualitative Characteristics of “Feminello Zagara Bianca” Lemon

In this study, the effects of altering carbohydrate supply, carried out through branch girdling, on carpometric and qualitative characteristics Feminello Zagara Bianca variety lemon fruits were evaluated. Four girdling times (70, 100, 130, 160 days) compared with a control. The results showed important alteration supply carbohydrates to fruit sinks many lemons. Fruits from trees early girdled branches (70 100 DAFB) higher weights juice contents than those later (130 ungirdled trees. increased availability for in initial period cell enlargement phase allowed lemons at 70 DAFB anticipate degreening process peel pulp ripening process. advancement determined that had lower acidity content harvested after catabolism citric acid. knowledge acquired study provides new information factors affecting growth lemons, improvement quality, anticipation harvest time.