Articles
PROTECTED CULTIVATION OF RASPBERRIES
Article number
946_57
Pages
349 – 354
Language
English
Abstract
Raspberries are commonly grown in protected cultivation throughout the world, mostly in high tunnels but some in greenhouses.
The reasons for this vary with the environment, and include: protection from the wind, reduced rainfall, prevention of diseases, increased relative humidity, increased temperature, and reduced light and ultra-violet radiation.
Although the effect on temperature will vary, photosynthesis is often increased and soil temperatures elevated.
The main negative effect appears to be that the populations of invertebrate pests can be increased.
Dormancy and cane manipulation are reviewed and future research priorities discussed.
The reasons for this vary with the environment, and include: protection from the wind, reduced rainfall, prevention of diseases, increased relative humidity, increased temperature, and reduced light and ultra-violet radiation.
Although the effect on temperature will vary, photosynthesis is often increased and soil temperatures elevated.
The main negative effect appears to be that the populations of invertebrate pests can be increased.
Dormancy and cane manipulation are reviewed and future research priorities discussed.
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Authors
A. Dale
Keywords
high tunnels, greenhouses, dormancy, environment, wind, temperature
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