Flower Bud Formation in Fruit Crops

Flower formation is the initial step toward gaining an economic output. Fruit production starts with the formation of flower buds. A crucial stage of fructification is flowering. Flower bud formation occurs in five stages i.e. induction, initiation, differentiation, maturation, and anthesis. Flower bud formation is influenced by both internal circumstances and external environmental influences. The more the production of flower the more chance of setting fruit. Deficiencies of some hormones and nutrients causes bud dormancy which can be reduced by the help of growth hormones and some regulators which enhances complete flower formation. This paper will help to understand the basic physiology behind the flower bud formation, biochemical changes during bud formation as well as factors affecting the bud formation in fruit crops.