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Database and Literature search for Brix enhancement in Ribes Nigrum and similar fruit crops
Summary
The database and literature review has produced several papers concentrating on:
•architecture of the plant and associated light interception with high levels of light resulting in higher 0Brix levels and low levels of light resulting in lower 0Brix
•partial defoliation where removal of a portion of photosynthetically active leaves results in increased photosynthetic rate of the remaining leaves which can increase 0Brix
•thinning of fruit which has been shown to increase 0Brix
•irrigation where mild water stress or adequate water supply has been shown to produce fruit with the highest 0Brix
•nitrogen application where nitrogen has been shown in some cases to be a limiting factor
•potassium applications which have been shown to increase 0Brix levels
•phytohormones which have been shown to affect sugar accumulation
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SF 12 (201)_Report_Final_2005_0About this project
It was felt that the UK blackcurrant industry would benefit from a detailed literature and database search on blackcurrant to investigate factors reported to affect yield and juice quality. This project will further British growers knowledge and direct future proposals that would enable targeted research to be carried out. A detailed database and literature search investigating Brix enhancement in blackcurrants and grapes, with the aim of obtaining copies of 15 to 20 relevant research papers was conducted