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
Recommended Citation
Morales, Antonio C., "Leaf Flush and Leaf Persistence in Cacao Seedlings" (1966). Undergraduate Theses. 9508.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/etd-undergrad/9508
Document Type
Thesis