This study reports the presence and injuries caused by Tetranychus ludeni Zacher, 1913 (Acari: Tetranychidae) on apple tree seedlings (Malus domestica Borkh: Rosaceae) in nurseries southern Brazil. The ability of predatory mite Phytoseiulus macropilis (Banks, 1904) Phytoseiidae) to control T. infestations this environment was also evaluated. infestation observed during routine monitoring at Aca...

Apples (Malus domestica Borkh.) represent one of the most produced fruits worldwide, along with citrus and bananas. As high quality is an important trait for consumer, many studies have focused on research new techniques to ensure preserve optimal organoleptic characteristics this fruit. However, despite huge number recent technological advances dealing fruit final quality, less has physiologic...

Only a limited number of post-bloom thinners is available for apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) at the present time. The influence 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC) in two strains ‘Gala’, one strain ‘Delicious’, and ‘Fuji’ apples, when fruitlet diameter was about 20 mm, on fruit set size hand-thinning Southwest Idaho Intermountain West region, USA studied. Applications ACC reduced ‘Schle...

Aims: To evaluate the effect of different nitrogen sources on leaf micronutrients apple in pot culture studies and field studies.
 Study Design: The experiment was laid out a Completely Randomized Design factorial Block Place Duration Study: carried at experimental farm Department Soil Science Water Management, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University Horticulture Forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P.) Krishi V...