Effects of Three Cultivation Modes on Growth and Fruit-Bearing of Apple Trees
This study aimed to explore the effects of three different apple cultivation modes,namely"double dwarf"cultivation,common dwarf cultivation,and short branch cultivation,on the growth and fruit-bearing of apple trees under the same site conditions and the same management practices.Conventional measurement meth-ods were used to assess tree growth,fruit development,fruit quality,and production management.The results showed numerous advantages of"double dwarf"cultivation mode,including shorter tree height,compact crown,improved light penetration,easier crown management and flower promotion,prevention of biennial bearing,high-er yields,superior fruit quality,simplified operation,and reduced costs with increased efficiency.This addres-ses labor shortages and rising costs in orchards,enhances fruit yield and quality,and significantly boosts orchard profitability and farmer income.It has accelerated the transformation from traditional fruit industry production to an intensive and efficient production mode,which has strong guiding significance for the development of a mod-ern and efficient fruit industry.Therefore,widespread promotion and adoption are recommended.
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