Plant Training
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Physical manipulation of plant growth and structure in a particular way so that plants perform better. It includes different agricultural practices, such as staking, plant topping and pruning.
Common methods used to train plants include: support including staking, stopping, disbudding, thinning, pruning.
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Management of Citrus Tree Canopies for Fresh-Fruit Production
Andrew Krajewski, Arnold Schumann, Tim Ebert, Chris Oswalt, Rhuanito S. Ferrarezi, and Laura Waldo
Hand Pruning and Training of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Trees
Jeff Wasielewski, Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, andCarlos F. Balerdi
In order to maintain fruit production in a tree's lower canopy, it must be exposed to sufficient light. When fruit trees are allowed to grow too tall or to become shaded by adjacent trees, the lower canopy will be lost and only the middle or top of the tree will flower and set fruit. To prevent this, fruit trees should be pruned annually or biannually.
Thinning Florida Peaches for Larger Fruit
Yuru Chang, Ali Sarkhosh, Jeffrey Brecht, and Peter Andersen
Training and Pruning Florida Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums
Ali Sarkhosh and James Ferguson
Thinning Southern Pines—A Key to Greater Returns
Christopher M. Demers, Michael G. Andreu, Babe McGowan, Alan J. Long, andJarek Nowak
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Animal Systems
How to Build a Blackberry Trellis System: A Complete Guide
Muhammad A. Shahid, Shahid Iqbal, and Ali Sarkhosh
Blackberry (Rubus spp.) is a deciduous fruit crop. The fruit are usually small, round, and dark purple to black. Blackberry fruit is comprised of multiple drupelets that cluster together to form a berry, which has a glossy appearance when matured. Blackberries have a complex flavor profile that blends sweetness and acidity, and taste may vary depending on the variety and maturity stage. They are rich in nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Blackberries are best grown in sub-tropical to temperate climates. Blackberry is a new emerging fruit crop in Florida, where they are harvested in May-June. There are several varieties, some of which are native to Florida. This publication aims to provide a general overview of the importance of trellis, different types of trellis, and their installation in blackberry production for county and state Extension faculty, growers, homeowners, and students interested in growing blackberries in Florida.