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The effect of Alar (succinic acid 2,2-dimethylhydrazide) on the growth of cassava (Manihot esculenta) under subtropical conditions

Published in: South African Journal of Plant and Soil
Volume 3 , issue 1 , 1986 , pages: 49–51

DOI: 10.1080/02571862.1986.10634186

Author(s): R. , J.M. Melis Department of Crop Science, Republic of South Africa , J. van Staden UN/CSIR Research Unit for Plant Growth and Development, Department of Botany, Republic of South Africa

Keywords: Alar , cassava , dry matter distribution , Manihot esculenta

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Abstract

The effect of Alar (succinic acid 2,2-dimethylhydrazide) and pruning on cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) was studied under subtropical conditions in Natal. Alar application in early summer had little effect on shoot growth and did not increase yield. Pruning at the start of the second growing season stimulated shoot growth and led to a low tuber growth rate. Alar reduced shoot growth but did not lead to an increase in tuber yield.

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