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pome fruit. A simple fleshy fruit, the outer portion of which is formed by the floral parts that surround the ovary.
postemergence herbicide. Herbicide applied after the emergence of weeds.
pome fruit A fruit having a core, such as an apple, pear, or quince.
pomology The science of fruits and the art of fruit cultivation, especially fruit trees.
Asian pome fruits are distinctive, not because the popular Asian varieties are larger than those cultivated in North America, but because each piece of fruit receives personal attention.
Pome Fruits: Apples & Pears, by Ed Fackler
Stone Fruits: Peaches, Plums, Apricots, Nectarines & Cherries, by David Cain
Strawberries: The First Fruit of Spring, by Marvin P. Pritts
Blueberries: Flowers, Fruits & Fiery Foliage, by Daniel Hartmann ...
On stone fruits, the larvae will feed to but not upon the seed. Larvae will feed on the seeds of pome fruits. Larvae are killed in apples by the pressure of the growing fruit cells and can only complete their development in dropped fruit.
In particular, it is extremely detrimental where stone fruits (such as peaches, plums, and apricots) are interplanted with pome fruits (such as apples and pears).
 See also: Insect, Pome, Soil, Spring, Stone fruit
  
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