Remedial Measures Technique: applications and results.
Oosthuyse S. A.
Author Affiliation: HortResearch SA, P.O. Box 3849, Tzaneen 0850, South Africa.
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Abstract : The Remedial Measures Technique employs multivariate statistical methods to solve problems whose causes are multiple (e.g. the concentrations of mineral nutrients in the leaves of fruit trees). The effect-variables and postulated cause-variables are quantified, and subjected to analysis. The measure relies on the analyst's ability to interpret the results of multivariate analyses, and on the quality of the data used. The method is not restricted to nutritional problems, and has wide applicability where the causes of occurrences are multiple. The method can also be used to change circumstances to ones which are more desirable. An example is the identification of nutritional practices required to effect a general increase in fruit size or colour. The technique is particularly valuable in endeavouring to determine yield limiting factors of orchards. In the present study, a number of case studies in mango are presented.