In the present study, preharvest foliar sprays of boric acid, ZnSO4 and CaCl2, applied individually or in combinations tended to increase the growth, fruit set, yield and quality in southern highbush blueberry cv. Sharpblue.
N. Negi, S. K. Upadhyay
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Organic production systems in Northern highbush blueberries [PDF]
The production of highbush blueberries is increasing worldwide. Organic production of blueberries in Sweden is presently very limited but is expected to have a great potential to expand as the berries are popular and have a good shelf life. The fact that
Caspersen, S. +3 more
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ABSTRACT Currently, the breeding programs focus their efforts on identifying and developing tolerant genotypes to adverse conditions, such as drought and high temperatures. In this context, the physiological approach, which involves phenotyping several traits, is useful for breeding programs.
Félix Estrada +4 more
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Algal Stem Blotch in Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida
Algal stem blotch has become a significant disease on southern highbush blueberries (SHB) in Florida. It can cause stunted growth and leaf yellowing, as well as increased susceptibility to Botryosphaeria, in some cases leading to plant death. Information
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Introduction to Southern Highbush Blueberry Cultivation in Containers
Blueberry bushes prefer well drained, acidic soils with high organic matter content. These soil characteristics are not common in many parts of the world. Thus, blueberries are traditionally grown in soils amended with pine bark and elemental sulfur. The
G. H. Nunez +2 more
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Evidence of <i>Xylella fastidiosa</i> Infection and Associated Thermal Signatures in Southern Highbush Blueberry (<i>Vaccinium corymbosum</i> Interspecific Hybrids). [PDF]
Guzman Martinez M +2 more
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Genome-wide identification and comprehensive analysis reveal potential roles of long non-coding RNAs in fruit development of southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.). [PDF]
Li S +6 more
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Preparing a Southern Highbush Blueberry Field for Machine Harvesting
Blueberries are grown commercially in Florida for the early-season fresh fruit market. The majority of Florida’s blueberry crop is currently harvested by hand to ensure high quality standards for fresh fruit production.
Jeffrey G. Williamson +1 more
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Benefits of Mixed Cultivar Plantings for Cross-Pollination in Blueberry: A Guide to Maximize Yields
The purpose of this publication is to provide Florida blueberry growers with information on the benefits of cross-pollination in southern highbush blueberry production systems and advice on how to plant a highly productive orchard optimized for cross ...
Rachel Mallinger +3 more
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Optimizing Nitrogen Fertigation Rates for Young Southern Highbush Blueberry
The commercial blueberry industry in Florida has expanded significantly in both acreage and value in the past several years. The southern highbush blueberry (SHB, Vaccinium corymbosum L. interspecific hybrid) is the major blueberry type grown in Florida.
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