Influence of Dormex on the phenology of flowering and fruit production of Hayward kiwifruit

Abstract

The investigation was conducted in the experimental orchard of Department of Fruit Science during 2015-16 on 12 years old Hayward cultivar of kiwifruit. Dormex was sprayed approximately, 45 days before natural bud break immediately after pruning as a foliar application. Dormex 4 percent along with 2 percent mineral oil resulted in an advancement of bud break by 9 - 10 days, flower bud emergence by 9 days, full bloom by 9 - 10 days. However, the fruit set was advanced by 11 - 12 days and the maximum numbers of shoots were observed under 4 percent Dormex + 2 percent mineral oil.