Studies on the photoassimilate contribution of inflorescence-leaves towards fruit development in mango (Mangifera indica L.).
Chacko E. K., Kohli R. R.
Author Affiliation: Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore 560 080, India.
First Australian mango research workshop. Proceedings. : 83-88
Abstract : Fully expanded inflorescence leaves are capable of photosynthesis and of supplying photoassimilates to developing fruits. Their relative contribution appears to be slight because of their small size and number.