RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Effects of Persistent Woody Laterals on Bud Performance of Thompson Seedless Fruiting Canes JF American Journal of Enology and Viticulture JO Am J Enol Vitic. FD American Society for Enology and Viticulture SP 27 OP 30 DO 10.5344/ajev.1989.40.1.27 VO 40 IS 1 A1 L. Peter Christensen A1 Rhonda J. Smith YR 1989 UL http://www.ajevonline.org/content/40/1/27.abstract AB Nodes which had borne persistent, woody lateral shoots (WLN) or lateral canes were compared to nodes without persistent lateral shoots in Thompson Seedless fruiting canes over two years of study. The WLN produced a higher percent bud break, more shoots and clusters, and a higher level of fruitfulness on individual shoots. In one year, clusters borne on WLN were heavier due to more berries per cluster. WLN were more prevalent in the center portion of the canes, nodes 5 to 9. The implications of this WLN distribution influencing Thompson Seedless cane fruitfulness patterns are discussed. WLN presence should also influence pruning recommendations.