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March 25, 2026New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science

Fertiliser Supply Affects Flower Abundance but Not Floral Nectar Reward in Blueberry

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SPSophie E. ParksMSMelinda SimpsonMKMadlen Kratz

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Examines fertiliser effects on flower abundance and nectar reward in blueberry, implying important considerations for cultivation practices.

Key Points

  • The aim is to investigate how different fertiliser rates impact floral nectar production and flower abundance in blueberry plants.
  • Applied three complete fertiliser rates (0.66, 0.84, 1.11 dSm −1) over 12 months.
  • Irrigated potted blueberry plants in a controlled glasshouse environment.
  • Evaluated nectar mass, sugar concentration, and floral characteristics.
  • Fertiliser rates did not affect nectar mass, sugar per flower, or nectar composition.
  • Fertiliser-limited plants displayed lower leaf chlorophyll and fewer flowers.
  • Trunk growth was higher in fertiliser-limited plants despite reduced flowering.

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Parks et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c37be2b34aaaeb1a67ec75https://doi.org/10.1002/nzc2.70154
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