Publications by authors named "David G Sterle"
Article Synopsis
- The main threat to profitable peach production is cold damage to flower buds, making it crucial to accurately assess their cold hardiness.
- Differential thermal analysis (DTA) is a key method used to measure the cold hardiness of peach floral buds and monitor their resilience during the dormant season, validating results through standard methods and real field conditions.
- Findings show rapid cold acclimation in 'Redhaven' peaches and highlight a significant decrease in cold hardiness with the arrival of warmer temperatures in spring, suggesting that temperature shifts play a critical role in the maturity of peach buds transitioning from dormancy to growth.
