Fungicide Sprays Can Injure the Stigmatic Surface During Receptivity in Almond Flowers

Fungicide sprays can injure the stigmatic surface during receptivity in almond flowers

Fungicides can be detrimental to flower development, pollen function and fruit set in a number of crops. Yi et al. (pp. 335-341) show that in almond, certain fungicide sprays can have direct detrimental effects on stigma morphology and can enhance exudate production.