- RB Cronie1 , PG Mostert2 and NJ R Roets1
-
1ARC-lnstitute for Tropical and Subtropical Crops, Private Bag Xl 1208, Nelspruit 1200, South Africa
2Mostert Consulting Service, PO Box 3799, Nelspruit 1200, South Africa - 2006
Many attempts have been made to increase litchi fruit size. Maxim, a synthetic auxin, has shown good results on litchis in many countries including South Africa. Maxim is already registered for citrus in South Africa and registration on litchis is planned.
Maxim was applied at the 1 g, 2 g and 3 g fruitlet stage at two different concentrations and the effect on yield and fruit size determined. All treatments increased yield and fruit size. Economical studies revealed that the application of Maxim can benefit producers to a great extent.