Relationship among the Shoot, Leaf and Fruit Growth of Some Fig (Ficus carica) Cultivars Grown in Antalya Conditions

ERSOY N., Goezlekci S., Kaynak L., Dal B., Yazici K.

3rd International Symposium on Fig, Algarve, Portugal, 16 - 20 May 2005, pp.143-146, (Full Text)

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Doi Number: 10.17660/actahortic.2008.798.19
  • City: Algarve
  • Country: Portugal
  • Page Numbers: pp.143-146
  • Keywords: fig, Ficus carica L., shoot, leaf, fruit growth
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In the present study, the relationships among the shoot, leaf and fruit growth of 4 Turkish fig (Ficus carica L.) cultivars ('Sarilop', 'Bursa Siyahi', 'Beyaz Orak' and 'Bardakci') were investigated in a 10 year-old fig orchard in Antalya, Turkey. The parameters (young shoot length, leaf length, fruit diameter, fruit length etc.) were examined from the beginning of vegetation to harvest time. A positive correlation was found between shoot and leaf growth and fruit development. Shoot and leaf growth slowed down depending on cultivar as fruit maturation progressed.