Pruning and Training Systems for Modern Olive Growing

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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 yeild 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. This text summarizes recent information and explains the basic concepts at a practical level. It should allow the reader, whether experienced horticulturist or beginner, to develop their own skills and pruning strategy.

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"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