Starch reserves in the mango tree.
Davie S. J., Stassen P. J. C., Grové H. G.
Author Affiliation: Institute for Tropical and Subtropical Crops, Private Bag X11208, Nelspruit 1200, South Africa.
: 14-17
Abstract : This paper provides information on the seasonal patterns of starch accumulation and utilization in mango trees. The contribution of each part of the tree to the tree reserves as a whole is illustrated. The influence of fruit load, fruit thinning and tree pruning on the starch content is also discussed.