Introduction performance and key techniques of horizontal grid cultivation of Akizuki pear in Chongqing
In order to promote the development of pear industry in Chongqing and its surrounding areas,Akizuki pear was introduced from Laiyang,Shandong to Wushan County,Chongqing,under a horizontal grid cultivation mode with a space of 2 m × 4 m between plants and rows.After 5 years of cultivation experiments,the phenological period,growth and fruiting habits,fruit quality,soil,fertilizer and water management,and disease and pest control of Akizuki pear were systematically observed.The results showed that Akizuki pear performed with high quality and yield,strong adaptability in the 800-1,000 m altitude areas of Wushan County,Chongqing.It is suitable for cultivation in Chongqing and other areas with similar environmental conditions.The integrated high-quality and high-yield cultivation technology system for Akizuki pear was summarized,providing the technical support for the promotion of this variety.