Lesson 12: Pruning in Plantation Crops

Question 1

The act of selectively trimming or cutting away parts of a plant, such as branches,
shoots, or roots. This practice is commonly employed in horticulture and agriculture to promote
healthier growth, improve fruit or flower production, maintain desired shape or size, remove
diseased or damaged tissue, and enhance overall plant vigor

Answer 1

Pruning

Question 2

Primary Objectives of Pruning in
Plantation Crops:

Answer 2

-Enhanced Yield
- Improved Quality
-Shape and Structure Management
- Facilitating Harvesting
-Disease and Pest Control
-Regeneration and Rejuvenation
- Optimized Canopy Management
-Facilitated Cultural Practices

Question 3

Types Of Pruning Commonly Practiced In Agriculture:

Answer 3

-Fruit Tree Pruning
-Vine Pruning
-Shrub Pruning
-Canopy Pruning
-Topiary Pruning
-Root Pruning

Question 4

Methods in Tree Training

Answer 4

• Espalier
• Pollarding
• Guying and Staking

Question 5

This involves the selective removal of branches and shoots from fruit trees to encourage healthy growth, improve fruit production, and shape the tree for easier
maintenance and harvesting. Pruning techniques vary depending on the type of fruit tree and
desired outcomes, such as spur pruning for apples and pears or cane pruning for grapes.

Answer 5

Fruit Tree Pruning

Question 6

Essential for grapevines and other climbing plants grown for
their fruits or flowers. Pruning grapevines helps control vine vigor, increase fruit quality, and ensure proper air circulation and sunlight exposure. Techniques such as cane pruning and spur pruning are commonly used, depending on the grape variety and training system.

Answer 6

Vine pruning

Question 7

: Shrubs and bushes in agricultural settings, such as berry bushes (e.g.,
raspberries, blackberries) and hedgerows, require pruning to maintain shape, promote new
growth, and maximize fruit production. Pruning techniques for shrubs involve removing dead or diseased wood, thinning out crowded branches, and shaping the plant to encourage
outward growth and airflow.

Answer 7

Shrub Pruning

Question 8

Is practiced in orchards and vineyards to manage the
canopy structure of trees and vines. By selectively removing branches and shoots within the
canopy, growers can regulate light penetration, improve air circulation, and reduce disease pressure. also helps maintain a balance between vegetative growth and fruit
production.

Answer 8

Canopy Pruning

Question 9

In specialty agriculture, such as ornamental horticulture and landscaping, this involves shaping plants into decorative forms or sculptures. Commonly used for decorative trees and shrubs, this requires careful trimming and training of plant growth to achieve desired shapes and patterns.

Answer 9

Topiary Pruning

Question 10

While less common than above-ground pruning, it is sometimes necessary in agriculture, particularly in container-grown plants or during transplanting. Root
pruning involves trimming or cutting back the root system to stimulate new root growth, prevent root circling, and improve plant establishment and vigor.

Answer 10

Root Pruning

Question 11

Refers in shaping and
manipulate the growth of trees for specific
purposes, such as improving aesthetics,
promoting fruit production, or managing
tree health and structure

Answer 11

Tree Training

Question 12

A specific form of tree
training where the branches of a tree are
trained to grow flat against a wall or trellis
in a specific pattern. This technique is
often used for fruit trees in small spaces,
such as against a garden wall or fence

Answer 12

Espalier

Question 13

Involves pruning a
tree back to its main trunk or framework
branches annually to encourage the growth of new shoots. This technique is often used to
control the size of large trees or to promote a dense canopy of foliage.

Answer 13

Pollarding

Question 14

Newly planted trees may require support to help them establish a strong
root system and prevent them from leaning or falling over. This involves anchoring the tree to stakes or other supports with flexible ties to provide stability until the roots become
established.

Answer 14

Guying and Staking

Question 15

A technique used to control the growth of young trees by pinching off the terminal bud or the topmost growth of a tree’s main stem. By removing the terminal bud, the tree’s growth is temporarily halted or redirected, promoting the growth of lateral branches and creating a bushier, more compact tree.

Answer 15

Pinching

Question 16

Refers to a pruning technique where
a portion of the branches or shoots of a plant are trimmed or removed, typically to control growth,
improve shape, or encourage new growth. This method involves selectively cutting back branches to a desired length or point, rather than removing them entirely.

Answer 16

Cutting back

Question 17

is a common agricultural
practice employed in various crops, particularly in perennial crops like
sugarcane, tobacco, banana, and grapes.
The term specifically refers to the removal of
unwanted or excess shoots, often referred to
as “suckers,” that emerge from the base or roots of the plant. It is primarily done to enhance the growth and yield of the main crop by reducing competition for resources and improving overall plant
health.

Answer 17

Desuckering

Question 18

refers to the intentional
removal of excess leaves from plants grown for agricultural purposes. This practice is commonly employed to optimize plant
growth, health, and productivity by
redirecting resources to desired plant parts
such as fruits, flowers, or tubers.

Answer 18

Leaf Pruning