The second edition of the book contains information on the principles of canopy management with respect to hormonal aspects, the impact of light interception, pruning physiology, source-sink relationships, the physiology of tree architecture development, various types of tree shapes, the advantages and limitations of intensive orcharding systems, modern aspects of efficient canopy development and management under high-density planting systems, the influence of different rootstocks on canopy development and management, branch angle manipulation for vigor control, the effects of plant growth regulators and nutrition on canopy development and management, as well as efficient grape architecture development and management for high-quality fruit production. This edition is expected to be useful for researchers, extension workers, line department officers, students preparing for competitive examinations, and ultimately, farmers.
1. Introduction, Importance and Scope of Canopy Management, 2. Principles of Canopy Management, 3. Canopy Manipulation for Optimum Utilization of Light, 4. Canopy Development and Management of Mango, 5. Canopy Development and Management of Grape, 6. Canopy Development and Management of Banana, 7 Canopy Development and Management of Guava, 8. Canopy Development and Management of Citrus, 9. Canopy Development and Management of Apple, 10. Canopy Development and Management of Pear, 11. Canopy Development and Management of Peach, 12.Canopy Development and Management of Cherries, 13. Canopy Development and Management of Plum, 14. Canopy Development and Management of Kiwifruit, 15. Canopy Development and Management of Ber, 16. Canopy Management of Papaya, 17. Canopy Development and Management of Bael