Leaf Flush and Leaf Persistence in Cacao Seedlings

Date

11-1966

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Major Course

Major in Agronomy

College

College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Rafael P. Creencia

Abstract

Four flushing were observed in the three cacao varieties in one year. Leaf flushing varieties in one year. Leaf flushing was observed to occur at an average of 22 days from bud bursting.

Trinitario seedlings had the longest duration of flushing and leaf hardening while Amelonado seedlings had the most number of leaves and the logest stems. Significant mean differences were obtained.

The leaves of the three cacao varieties persisted the three flushing periods.

Longer duration of flushing and leaf hardening were observed at mean air temperature below 250 C. Less leaves and shorter stems were produced at similar condition. However, with increased amount of rainfall, the three cacao varieties produced more leaves and longer stems.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

LG 993.5 1966 A42 M67

Document Type

Thesis

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