Chinese Journal of Agrometeorology

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Influence of High Temperature and Drought in Summer on Growth of Citrus

JIN Zhi-feng~(1), CHEN Xian-qing~(2), ZHANG Chang-ji~(3) (1.Zhejiang Climatic Center, Hangzhou 310017, China; 2.Zhuji Meteorological Bureau; 3.Jiaojiang Meteorological Bureau)   

  • Online:2005-06-10 Published:2005-06-10

Abstract: We analyzed the characteristics of the high temperature and drought in summer of 2003 in Zhejiang Province, and their influence on growth of citrus. The results showed that the percentage of fertile fruit dropped, fruit diameter increased slowly and the fruit yield decreased significantly. The countermeasures against heat and drought were put forward.

Key words: High temperature, High temperature, Drought, Citrus photosynthesis, Fruit diameter