Long-term effects of rootstocks on growth and fruit yielding patterns of ‘Alphonso’ mango (Mangifera indica L.)

Reddy, Y. T. N.; Kurian, Reju M.; Ramachander, P. R.; Singh, Geeta; Kohli, R. R.

doi:10.1016/s0304-4238(02)00025-0

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“…In Spain, Martínez et al [22] and Durán et al [12] reported [24] and in India [25]. According to our results, the effect of the rootstock on the fruit dimensions of the cultivar is great, especially with Gomera 3, in agreement with Avilan et al [26] and Goncalves et al [27], who indicated the notable influence of the rootstock-scion combinations on the dimensions of the fruit, weight and shape.…”

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Fruit yield, growth and leaf-nutrient status of mangoes grafted on two rootstocks in a marginal growing area (South-East Spain)

Zuazo¹,

Pleguezuelo²,

Tarifa³

2006

Fruits

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Fruit yield, growth and leaf-nutrient status of mangoes grafted on two rootstocks in a marginal growing area (South-East Spain).Abstract --Introduction. Mango (Mangifera indica L.) production is rising in various subtropical zones throughout the world. The main polyembryonic rootstocks used by growers in South-East Spain are Gomera 1 and Gomera 3 (from the Canary Islands) and the most commonly used cultivars are Osteen and Keitt (from Florida, US). In this marginal environment for mango growing, it is important to determine the different rootstock qualities in order to optimise fruit production. The objective of our study was to evaluate the performance of mango cv. Osteen and Keitt on the two aforementioned rootstocks, as measured by fruit yield, scion growth and mineral nutrition. Materials and methods. A 3-year study was conducted in a mature mango orchard (14 years old) of a total of 24 trees, where eight were grafted onto cv. Osteen, another eight onto Keitt (four trees with each of the G1-Ost, G3-Ost, G1-Kt and G3-Kt combinations) and eight were ungrafted rootstocks. Fruit yield and pomological characteristics were evaluated by measuring fruit length, width and weight. Height and canopy diameter, as well as the trunk circumference of the tree, were recorded. Throughout the study period, chemical foliar measurements were taken from all trees. Results. Fruit yield in G1-Ost and G3-Kt trees proved significantly higher than that in the others. The fruit weight and length with the G3-Kt combination were greater than those with G1-Kt. Both cultivars grafted on Gomera 3 rootstock had the highest height and canopy volume. The tree-size data confirmed the vigorous feature of the Gomera 3. The N and P foliar concentration was significantly higher for Gomera 3 than for Gomera 1 in both cultivars. The K concentration was higher in G3-Kt leaves than in G1-Kt ones, but higher in G1-Ost than in G3-Ost. The leaf Mn and Cu concentrations with G3-Kt significantly exceeded those of G1-Kt. Conclusion. The height, trunk cross-sectional area, and canopy volume and diameter proved to be the greatest with Gomera 3, reflecting the vigour of this rootstock. The combinations G1-Ost and G3-Kt registered the highest fruit yield, offering promising possibilities for boosting subtropical productivity in mango. Spain / Mangifera indica / variety trials / rootstocks / yields / plant nutritionRendement en fruits, croissance et nutrition foliaire de manguiers greffés sur deux porte-greffes dans une région de production marginale (sud-est de l'Espagne).Résumé --Introduction. La production de mangues (Mangifera indica L.) s'accroît dans diverses zones subtropicales du monde entier. Les principaux porte-greffes polyembryoniques employés par des agriculteurs au sud-est de l'Espagne sont Gomera 1 (G1) et Gomera 3 (G3) des îles Canaries et les cultivars le plus généralement exploités sont Osteen (Ost) et Keitt (Kt) de Floride, USA. Dans cet environnement marginal pour la croissance du manguier, il est important de caractériser les porte-greffes a...

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Section: Vh Durán Zuazo Et Alsupporting

confidence: 90%

Fruit yield, growth and leaf-nutrient status of mangoes grafted on two rootstocks in a marginal growing area (South-East Spain)

Zuazo¹,

Pleguezuelo²,

Tarifa³

2006

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“…There were eleven years with little or no yields, one year with medium yields, and five years with high yields in seventeen years of cropping. Data are adapted from Reddy et al (2003).…”

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“…Once again, the older trees appear to have started shading each other, and productivity declined. Reddy et al (2003) reported on the growth and yield of 'Alphonso' trees growing in Bangalore over 18 years. Out of seventeen cropping seasons, there were eleven years with little to no yields, one year with medium yields, and five years with high yields.…”

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“…These results highlight that the effect of rootstocks on the performance of mango orchards can vary in different growing areas. Information collected by Reddy et al (2003) and Singh et al (2014b) indicated that cultivars/rootstocks affected the productivity of mango orchards in India. In the first experiment, average yields of 'Alphonso' grafted onto eight different rootstocks over 17 cycles of production ranged from 12.0 kg per tree (rootstock 'Vellaikulamban') to 21.6 kg per tree (rootstock 'Muvandan').…”

Section: Dwarfing Rootstocks and Interstocks Used To Control Tree Sizementioning

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“…In this experiment, two out of the eight fruiting cycles were off-years with no crops. Information collected by Reddy et al (2003) indicated that there was a moderate relationship between yield and tree canopy volume (R 2 = 0.50), although the data were highly variable (Fig. 25).…”

Section: Dwarfing Rootstocks and Interstocks Used To Control Tree Sizementioning

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Lagadec²

2017

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a b s t r a c tMango (Mangifera indica) trees are traditionally established at about 100-200 trees per ha and eventually grow into large specimens 10 m tall or more, making spraying and harvesting difficult. It also takes a long time to recover the initial costs of establishing and maintaining the orchard. There has been considerable interest in planting orchards up to 4000 trees per ha to take advantage of early production and to increase economic returns. However, trees planted at high density soon begin to crowd and shade each other and production falls. We reviewed the performance of high-density orchards in different growing areas, and the role of dwarfing cultivars and rootstocks, tree canopy management and the growth regulator, paclobutrazol to control tree growth. There has been no general agreement on the optimum planting density for commercial orchards which vary from 200-4000 trees per ha in different experiments. Some potential dwarfing material has been developed in India and elsewhere, but these cultivars and rootstocks have not been widely integrated into high-density orchards. Canopy management needs to take into account the effect of pruning on the regrowth of the shoots and branches, light distribution through the canopy and the loss of the leaves that support the developing crop. Pruning must also take into account the effect of vegetative growth on flower initiation. Annual light pruning usually provides better fruit production than more severe pruning conducted less regularly. There have only been a few cases where it has been demonstrated that paclobutrazol can counteract the negative effect of pruning on flowering and fruit production. There are also concerns with residues of this chemical in export markets and contamination of ground waters. The future development of high-density plantings in this crop is dependent on the use of dwarfing cultivars and/or rootstocks and better canopy management strategies. Dwarfing cultivars and rootstocks should provide small-to medium-sized trees with medium to large yields. This can readily be identified in experiments by examining the relationship between yield and tree growth. Research on canopy management should assess the impact of pruning on flowering, light distribution within the canopy and the leaf area supporting the developing crop. The productivity of mango is not likely to be increased by the use of high-density plantings without extensive efforts in plant breeding and canopy management.Crown

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Long-term effects of rootstocks on growth and fruit yielding patterns of ‘Alphonso’ mango (Mangifera indica L.)

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Fruit yield, growth and leaf-nutrient status of mangoes grafted on two rootstocks in a marginal growing area (South-East Spain)

Fruit yield, growth and leaf-nutrient status of mangoes grafted on two rootstocks in a marginal growing area (South-East Spain)

Can the productivity of mango orchards be increased by using high-density plantings?

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