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Transforming subtropical/tropical tree crop productivity

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Wilkie, J. D. (2021) Transforming subtropical/tropical tree crop productivity. Project Report. Hort Innovation.

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Abstract

Orchard intensification of temperate tree crops such as apple, has led to significant increases in productivity. In this research program, we aimed to adapt the principles and management systems that have made these intensive systems so productive to the less developed, extensive orchard systems of subtropical and tropical tree crops. For the work we chose the commercially important avocado, macadamia and mango, because of their high potential for improved productivity. The key components of modern apple orchard systems that allow them to be so productive are orchard light relations, vigour management, crop load, and tree and shoot architecture. Our approach has been to improve understanding of these key components through research, which we used to develop alternative management options and radically redesign orchard production systems. This research used applied field experiments, molecular genetics and plant modelling. A major focus of the program has been large scale Planting Systems Trials for each crop, where we investigated how the key components interacted with each other at different tree planting densities, scion varieties, rootstocks, and tree training systems.

Item Type:Monograph (Project Report)
Corporate Creators:Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland
Projects:AI13004
Business groups:Horticulture and Forestry Science
Keywords:Final report, Macadamia; mango; avocado; intensification; tree crops; Planting Systems Trials; tree training; pruning; canopy management; high density; crop load; vigour; architecture; tree structure; light interception; productivity; allocation; partitioning; rootstocks; dwarfing; vigour management; alternate bearing; functional-structural plant modelling; molecular physiology; precocity.
Subjects:Science > Botany > Genetics
Plant culture > Harvesting, curing, storage
Plant culture > Tree crops
Plant culture > Food crops
Plant culture > Fruit and fruit culture
Plant pests and diseases
Plant pests and diseases > Pest control and treatment of diseases. Plant protection
Live Archive:05 Oct 2023 02:21
Last Modified:05 Oct 2023 02:21

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