Effect of Dormancy Breakers in Low Chill Environments
Dormancy breaker trial expands on from the work undertaken in the HIA funded AP12029 ‘Understanding apple and pear production systems in a changing climate’ in 2015/16 season Dormancy Breaking Sprays on Galaxy and ANABP 01. This trial included four cultivars to be trialled at multiple timings to test the effect of dormancy breaking sprays (3 variables) and how timing of application effects flowering. It would enable the analysis of polliniser cultivars to ensure that suitable polliniser apple trees would be flowering at the correct times when using dormancy breakers.