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Development of Optimal Pruning Method on Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) Production  

Ahn, Yul-Kyun (Agricultural Research Center for Climate change, NIHHS, RDA)
Kim, Shun-Hwan (Agricultural Research Center for Climate change, NIHHS, RDA)
Seong, Ki-Cheol (Agricultural Research Center for Climate change, NIHHS, RDA)
Moon, Doo-Kyong (Agricultural Research Center for Climate change, NIHHS, RDA)
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Journal of Bio-Environment Control / v.20, no.1, 2011 , pp. 58-61 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was conducted to develop an optimal pruning method for okra production. Three pruning methods were tested including apical bud removing, one-third removing from the top of plant, and no pruning as a control with 3 kinds interval for 15 days after 2 months sowing. The growth and development of okra was better at the treatment of one-third removing of plant than the others. The number of branches was 0.7 in control, 3.7~4.0 in apical bud removing, and 3.0~6.0 in one-third removing treatment. In summary, one-third pruning of plant from the top of plant at 30 days after starting of pruning treatment, which showed the highest yield by 12,910 kg/10a.
Keywords
Okra; plant growth; pruning; yield;
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