Pear: The effect of soil moisture on fruit storage quality

Summary

The increasingly erratic UK climate means that soil moisture levels are frequently sub-optimal. In addition, water availability for is under increasing competition from other users, particularly in the South East where the bulk of UK pears are grown. This project will determine the effect of soil moisture on fruit size, quality and storage life of three different irrigation and four different orchard floor management regimes.

Sector:
Horticulture
Project code:
TF 179
Date:
01 May 2008 - 31 October 2010
Funders:
AHDB Horticulture
Project leader:
TIM BIDDLECOMBE

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