Consequence of different pruning time, pruning intensity and bagging on physical parameters of Guava cv. Sardar (L-49)

Abstract

and 2020. The experiment was conducted in a Randomized block design (Factorial) with three replications. The treatment combination comprise of 3 factors viz. 3 pruning time, 2 pruning intensity and 2 bagging levels. The physical properties of Lucknow-49 (Sardar Guava) variety of Guava fruits and its peduncle, stem and plant parameters were studied for the development of harvesting device for Guava fruit. Based on the experimental results it can be concluded that result obtained from the present investigation, among different pruning time, the 05 th June pruning was found most effective in improving physical parameters of Guava fruit. The vegetative bud growth, fruit setting, fruit growth and ripening process delayed with 60 per cent pruning intensity results in higher production of quality fruits. The bagging 20 days after fruit set was effective for improving physical characters of Guava fruits. Pruning of Guava trees in the first week of June with 60 per cent pruning intensity of annual shoot growth and bagging 20 days after fruit set can be recommended to obtain higher yield with quality fruit and maximum return.