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  • July 2006 Issue

    • Sunburn-reducing films compared

    Application timing and coverage are important.

    Research trials comparing various protective films for reducing sunburn in apples show variable results, which is typical of what growers have been finding, says Tom Auvil, research horticulturist with the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission. In trials last summer, the commission compared four products: Surround (kaolin clay) from Engelhard Corporation; Raynox (a wax-based product) developed at Washington State University and sold by Pace International, LLC; Eclipse, a calcium and boron fertilizer sold by D&M Chem; and Fruit Shield, an experimental product made of black particles from G.S. Long. The first application was made on June 29, and the second a […]

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    Geraldine Warner
    Geraldine Warner was the editor of Good Fruit Grower from 1992-2015. During her tenure, she planned and prepared editorial content, wrote for the magazine, and managed the editorial team. Read her stories: Story Index
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