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Application of the butylglycol ester of 2,4-DP increased final fruit size in loquat without causing fruit thinning. Its effectiveness depended on the concentration applied and treatment date. When applied at the onset of the cell enlargement fruit stage, 25 mg l−1 was the most effective treatment. Fruit diameter distribution showed a significant shift to the larger size for treated trees; further, fruit colour break and maturation were encouraged and harvest time was earlier than in untreated trees.
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Agustí, M., Gariglio, N., Castillo, A. et al. Effect of the synthetic auxin 2,4-DP on fruit development of loquat. Plant Growth Regulation 41, 129–132 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1027333123649
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