NanoCalSi® Decreases Bitter Pit in Honeycrisp Apple
Crop
Apple
Year
2023
Collaborator
AgriManagement
Location
Washington
Application Type
Foliar, Crop Nutrition
Nano-Yield Product(s)
4 oz/ac NanoCalSi®
Additional Product(s)
Nano-Yield sponsored a research trial with partners at AgriManagement to demonstrate the economic value of NanoCalSi to the apple industry. This trial evaluated NanoCalSi as a nutrient enhancement for growers standard practices (GSP) in delivering calcium for bitter pit prevention in Honeycrisp apples. NanoCalSi also contains 6% calcium.
Fruit yield, quality, and brix was similar between GSP and GSP + NanoCalSi. However, plots treated with NanoCalSi had significantly more calcium content in the plant tissues, and significantly less instances of bitter pit. For NanoCalSi treatments, Calcium content was 77% higher in the fruit at harvest compared to the GSP. Bitter pit was 10% lower compared to GSP.
Fruit yield, quality, and brix was similar between GSP and GSP + NanoCalSi. However, plots treated with NanoCalSi had significantly more calcium content in the plant tissues, and significantly less instances of bitter pit. For NanoCalSi treatments, Calcium content was 77% higher in the fruit at harvest compared to the GSP. Bitter pit was 10% lower compared to GSP.
All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
