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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Defoliation of woody cut stems with preharvest, less toxic chemical and postharvest environmental methods

Author(s): L. Greer and J. M. Dole

Month: Apr-Jun
Year: 2005

Publication Type: Editorial Material
Journal: Horttechnology
Journal Link: http://horttech.ashspublications.org/search.dtl
Volume: 15
Issue: 2
Pages: 376-380

Article Topic(s): Herbicide,Plant growth regulator
Research Setting(s): Landscape

Species Referenced: Callicarpa americana (American beautyberry ),

Abstract

Evaluates chemical options for defoliating woody plants, including Callicarpa americana, before harvest. Chelated copper, dimethipin, and ethepon promoted defoliation in C. americana.

Suggested Citation

L. Greer and J. M. Dole. "Defoliation of woody cut stems with preharvest, less toxic chemical and postharvest environmental methods." Horttechnology 15.2 (2005): 376-380.

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ISSN: 1063-0198

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