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  • From: "William H Shoemaker" <wshoemak AT illinois.edu>
  • To: "'Market Farming'" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] snake gourd questions -- a few more clues
  • Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 11:55:17 -0600

I'm not sure what the answer is. I know it's more than 1 or 2. I'd have to
look it up. But you are right. Size of fruit depends on bees because
fertilized embryos produce hormones that influence the fruit size. The more
developing seeds, the larger the fruit become, all other things being equal
(nutrients, water, light, temp., etc.)

Bill
William H. Shoemaker
Sr. Research Specialist, Food Crops
University of Illinois - Crop Sciences
St Charles Horticulture Research Center
535 Randall Road, St Charles, IL, 60174
630-584-7254, FAX-584-4610
wshoemak AT illinois.edu


Bill - How many bee visits does it take to make a cucumber? (the kind
that need pollination, that is) -Allan in WV who think size does
depend on bees






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