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Application of Brushing for Growth Control of Tomato Transplants in a Commercial Setting

  • Latimer J
  • Thomas P
HortTechnology (2018) 1(1) 109-110
DOI: 10.21273/horttech.1.1.109
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Abstract

Brushing 2-week-old `Sunny' tomato ( Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) seedlings, grown in a commercial production greenhouse, for a period of 5 weeks reduced transplant growth and improved plant appearance. Brushing reduced stem length 37% and leaf area 31% relative to nontreated control plants. Plants were darker green in color, stockier, easier to handle, and tougher (exhibited less breakage) than nontreated plants.

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Latimer, J. G., & Thomas, P. A. (2018). Application of Brushing for Growth Control of Tomato Transplants in a Commercial Setting. HortTechnology, 1(1), 109–110. https://doi.org/10.21273/horttech.1.1.109

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