Fall and summer pruning to control vigor and psylla in Anjou pear

Author: Stefano Musacchi, Elizabeth Beers, Jim Mattheis

Published: 2016

Summary: The objective of this project was: 1) Control vigor through pruning practices in a mature Anjou orchard while maintaining yield and quality, and reduce psylla densities throughout the tree.

Keywords:

• Yield
• Crop Protection
• Pear Psylla
• Pest Management
• Pear
• Anjou pears
• Pruning management practices
• Horticulture