The relationship between vegetative and reproductive development in the mango in northern Australia.
Scholefield P. B., Oag D. R., Sedgley M.
Author Affiliation: CSIRO, Private Mail Bag 44, Winnellie, N.T.5189, Australia.
Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 37 : 425-433
Abstract : Vegetative growth and reproductive growth were recorded on mature mango trees (cv. Kensington) over two years. There were 4 vegetative growth flushes during each year but not all shoots grew during each flush. The older shoots produced most inflorescences. Floral initiation occurred within a month of the commencement of the flowering flush. The two main vegetative growth flushes occurred before flowering between March and May, and during flowering and early fruit development in July and August.