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Cornell University
Cornell University
1 Introduction 2 Developmental sequence of apple growth 3 Seasonal growth pattern of an apple 4 Chemical composition and seasonal changes in apples 5 Fruit abscission and growth rate 6 Fruit ‘sets’ 7 Role of hormones in fruit development and abscission 8 Competition within the flower/fruit cluster 9 Seasonal patterns of respiration and ripening 10 Factors influencing fruit growth 11 Regulation of cropping for sustainability 12 Modelling to integrate factors in thinning 13 Molecular biology and apple cultivation 14 Future trends and conclusion 15 Where to look for further information 16 References