B.M. van Hooijdonk
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About
B.M. van Hooijdonk is a leading researcher in horticultural science, specializing in the physiology and production systems of perennial fruit crops, particularly apples and pears. Their work focuses on optimizing tree architecture and light interception to enhance orchard productivity and fruit quality. Van Hooijdonk’s major contributions include pioneering novel approaches to tree design, such as monoaxis and biaxis systems, which improve canopy light distribution and dry matter production. They also developed artificial spur extinction techniques to precisely regulate crop load, reducing the need for chemical thinning while boosting fruit size and quality. Their most cited paper, “Can light interception of intensive apple and pear orchard systems be increased with new approaches to tree design?” (2016, 26 citations), has influenced sustainable orchard management globally. Additional impactful studies on leaf area development and spur extinction (7 and 5 citations, respectively) underscore their practical innovations. Van Hooijdonk’s work bridges fundamental plant physiology and applied horticulture, offering growers evidence-based strategies to maximize yield and fruit quality in high-density systems. Their research continues to shape modern fruit production, making them a key figure in advancing precision horticulture.
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