Study on Flowering Characteristics and Fruit Growth Rhythm of Dimocarpus confinis
The investigation and analysis of male and female flowering characteristics(single and multiple spike)and fruit growth rhythm of Dimocarpus confinis(How et Ho)H.S.Lo was carried out.The results showed that the flowering sequence of single spike is male-female-male,the encounter time of male and female flowering of multiple spike is longer than that of single spike;the period from female flowering to fruit maturation is about 60 d;the mature fruit has a yellow peel and it cracks easily;the pulp is thin,sweet and has special aroma.The soluble solid content of the fruit can reach the maximum value(20.2 %)after the female flowering in 60 d.
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