ISHS Acta Horticulturae 498: IV International Symposium on Kiwifruit
KIWIFRUIT ORCHARD MANAGEMENT: NEW DEVELOPMENTS |
| Author: | G. Costa |
| Keywords: | pruning, pollination, nutrition, bioregulators |
| Abstract:
The main objective of orchard management is deciding which cultural techniques are best suited to deliver good yield, in terms of both quantity and quality. While the quantitative importance of yield is a well-known factor, the pursuit of fruit quality has come increasingly to the fore in recent years. The kiwifruit market is characterised by a high degree of international competition and fruit quality may be the key to retaining, or even increasing, market share and opening new markets. Quality starts in the field: an orchard under proven management practices will produce good yields. Research conducted recently has clearly shown that certain techniques are key elements in achieving this goal. Pruning and the light/vine relationship, pollination, nutrition, irrigation, the use of ‘dormancy-breaking agents’ and bioregulators are reported and discussed. | |
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