KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRAINING AND PRUNING OF FUIT CROPS

S ESWARA REDDY dr_esreddy@yahoo.co.in

When we advocate training and pruning of fruit trees to farmers, they are a bit confused about similarities. To provide clarification, here is the information. Pruning is the removal of a portion of a tree to correct or maintain tree structure. Training is a

relatively new practice in which tree growth is directed into a desired shape and form. Training young fruit trees is essential for proper tree development. It is better to direct tree growth with training than to correct it with pruning.
Training Pruning Pruning is originated by the observation that Training is originated by simple disposition of the the observation that the branches in a particular branches horizontally position is not sufficient disposed bear more to achieve be crop but a fruit than the vertical definite fruits are exists one which are sky to on the plants towards bearing likewise the which if sap flows as upper branches bear divert to plant bears as more fruit then the abundantly and superior lower ones. quality. Training is mainly concerned with giving a frame and shape to the plant. Pruning has an effect on the function of plant as it influences cropping of plant highly.

Training determines the general character and even details of plant out Pruning determines the line its branching and capacity of plant to frame work. produce fruit. BY pruning we can By training we can keep actually drive the flow the plant or vine in a of sap towards fruiting manageable shape and area on plant and force can dispose the the plant or vine bear branches in desirable better quality of fruits direction and position. e.g. Grape.

12-01-2012