Abstract
Abstract Fully‐functional flowers and young fruit were produced in vitro on rootless, one‐bud kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) cuttings. The cuttings were made from dormant canes with diameters ofbetween 7 and 10 mm, lengths of at least 150 mm, and weights of more than 12 g. Cuttings made from nodes 5, 10, and 15 on canes were more successful for flower production than cuttings made from nodes 20 and 25. The cuttings were grown in water or dilute nutrient solution and the new shoots bore flower buds. Anthesis only occurred on shoots which were modified by removing the shoot tip and all but one leaf and its subtended flower bud. Earlier shoot modification resulted in more flower buds reaching anthesis. Competition between reproductive and vegetative structures appeared to be a major factor determining the degree of flower development. The use of this system as a tool in different areas of research is discussed.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
