
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Moss, GI 
T1  - Effects of a mineral oil spray on the flowering of sweet orange (<I>Citrus sinensis</I>)
JF  - Australian Journal of Agricultural Research
JO  - Aust. J.  Agric. Res.
Y1  - 1976
VL  - 27
IS  - 3
SP  - 409
EP  - 413
KW  - 
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/AR9760409 
N2  - Mineral oil spray (white oil), as used on Citrus for the control of insect pests, was found to reduce flowering of sweet orange when applied during flower induction Experiments were earned out with rooted cuttings and on trees In the field However, results with use of the commercial preparation were variable The inhibition was due to the oil component, while the associated emulsifiers enhanced flowering when applied during flower induction. 
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