Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Larisa Theodora ȚILINCĂ, Florin STĂNICĂ
The protective nets and screens have become indispensable features in many fruit crops such as apple, cherry, kiwi, apricot, grapevine, and berries. Considering climate changes, the protective nets contribute both to creating a safe environment for plants by controlling hail and reducing wind, but at the same time they have an important role in reducing excessive solar radiation, pests attack, while maintaining a suitable microclimate for the crop. The net color and density influences most of the physiological processes in plant with important effect on growth, yield and fruit quality. The paper presents the main scientific results regarding the influence of protective nets on mentioned parameters.
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