Flowering synchronization in pineapples (Ananas comosus L. Merr): A review

Natural flowering in pineapple is precocious, lacks synchronization reproductive phenology and consequently leads to significant losses due fruits being harvested out of schedule. Several factors influencing the flower initiation have been identified, including cultivar, plant size, temperature, nutrients, water stress. To increase synchronization, can be artificially induced by hormones such as auxin ethylene. However, despite artificial induction, simultaneous full emergence still difficult achieve industry. Thus, a greater understanding affecting before hormone application may help enhancing efficiency. This review discusses development flowering, well use exogenous improve efficacy provide insight into better management.