ORCHARD MANAGEMENT

Correct management of the canopy, water and mineral resources is a necessary condition for high quality production, increased efficiency in the use of the resources themselves, and low environmental impact.

As regards an efficient use of water, it is important to consider training system, plant architecture and particularly the distribution of light in the various parts of the canopy, as well as the system of irrigation and its management.

In order to synchronise the supply of nutrients with demand from the plants, it is necessary to know the evolution of demand from the various plant organs during an annual cycle, the amount of mineral and assimilate reserves in roots and wood and when these are accumulated and mobilized.

Finally, it is advisable to minimize applications of mineral fertilizers and to adopt low environmental impact techniques such as incorporation of green manure and pruned material.

XI International Symposium on Apricot Culture

C. Xiloyannis, G. Celano, B. Dichio, V. Nuzzo

irrigation, fertilization, green manuring

https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.1999.488.73