Canopy Management of Citrus Trees

Tree canopy and bearing volume are two important factors in fruit production and fruit quality; generally, trees with larger canopy volumes produce more fruit than smaller-canopy trees. Therefore, canopy management is an important aspect of citrus production in Florida to avoid problems associated...

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Main Authors: Tripti Vashisth, Mongi Zekri, Fernando Alferez
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Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2017-10-01
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Online Access:https://ojs.test.flvc.org/edis/article/view/93344
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description Tree canopy and bearing volume are two important factors in fruit production and fruit quality; generally, trees with larger canopy volumes produce more fruit than smaller-canopy trees. Therefore, canopy management is an important aspect of citrus production in Florida to avoid problems associated with overcrowding and excessively tall trees. This 3-page document describes canopy management practices for citrus growers. Written by Tripti Vashisth, Mongi Zekri, and Fernando Alferez, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, May 2017. CMG16/HS1303: 2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Canopy Management (ufl.edu)
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