DEVELOPMENT OF FRUIT.
THE INFLUENCE OF LIGHT. Experiments have been mado to ascertain the influence .tliat light exercises on the development of fruit, says the "Mark Lane Express," and the results are interesting. The experiments were made by letting ,the fruit ripen: (1) In bags that shut out all rays 01 light; (2) in transparent bags giving an attenuated light; (3) fruit exposed to full daylight. Tho trials wero mado on grapes, cherries, pears, apples, etc. From the results it would appear that light is absolutely necessary only during the first stages of the formation of fruit aad grain. After this initial stage had passed the fruit seems able_ to complete its development and maturity equally well in obscurity as in full light, although under the influence of the latter a greater amount of dry substance was acquired. It was observed that tho best results wero obtained whon the growing fruit was under the influence of an attenuated light, and also that tho acidity of the fruit was then diminished. \
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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1740, 3 May 1913, Page 8
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170DEVELOPMENT OF FRUIT. Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1740, 3 May 1913, Page 8
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