Pruning and Training Systems for Modern Olive Growing - Softcover

Gucci, Riccardo; Cantini, Claudio

9780643064430: Pruning and Training Systems for Modern Olive Growing

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0643064435 ISBN 13: 9780643064430

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing, 2000

Olive growing is expanding rapidly in many countries around the world in which olives have not previously been widely cultivated. Pruning olive trees is quite different from pruning other fruit trees of the temperate zone, because of their biological peculiarities. Errors in pruning may result in yield losses or higher cultivation costs. Pruning also determines the training system which, in turn, is one of the major factors for successful tree performance and orchard profitability.

Pruning and Training Systems for Modern Olive Growing summarizes the most up-to-date information available on current pruning techniques and training systems. It specifically addresses the problems faced by growers, professionals and students who are new to olive growing and provides information previously not available in English. The fundamental aim of this book is to explain to the basic concepts at a practical level. It will allow the reader, whether experienced horticulturalist or beginner, to develop his or her own skills and pruning strategy.

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Review:

"Pruning and Training Systems for Modern Olive Growing is a book that will help professional olericulturalists, large-scale growers, and family farmers protect the investment being made in this economically important crop around the world." (Biological Agricultural and Horticulture)

“Pruning and Training Systems for Modern Olive Growing is a joy to read ... to have a book based on research and some solid underlying physiological principles is a great leap forward.” (New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science)

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