Evaluation of effect of dormant oil treatment on fruit set and quality, and application of the Dynamic Model to calculate chill portions and evaluate the results with respect to bud break and flowering.

Apogee, a growth retardant, significantly reduced shoot growth, thus potentially reducing fireblight infection.

Fruit size, quality and crop yield were assessed after applications of the plant growth regulator CPPU. Treatments to amelioate freeze damage were also evaluated.

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