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Predicted effect on fruit final fresh and dry weight after the application of a short (24 h) stress treatment, with respect to control.
| Fruit fresh weight (%) | Fruit dry weight (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| WATER DEFICIT | ||
| Early (5 DAA) | −1.4 | −2.8 |
| Middle (20 DAA) | −4.3 | −3.1 |
| Late (50 DAA) | −0.6 | No effect |
| CARBON LIMITATION | ||
| Early (5 DAA) | −2.1 | −4.7 |
| Middle (20 DAA) | −3.6 | −6.2 |
| Late (50 DAA) | −0.04 | −1.1 |
Three modalities for stress application are considered at three different developmental stages.
