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Espalier Training System for High-Density, High-Quality Guava Production

Guava
Espalier
Yield
Fruit quality
Training system

overview

The espalier system allows 8–10 times more guava trees per hectare than traditional planting, significantly improving light interception, photosynthesis, fruit quality, and yield. Tested with Shweta and Lalit varieties, it delivers 20–35 t/ha and doubles Grade ‘A’ fruit proportion. The system is approved by VTIC and demonstrated across multiple districts.

  • 8

    TRL

  • 0

    No of Units Deployed

  • 7

    No. of training hours

Key Features

  • Efficient –8–10 times higher planting density than traditional systems.
  • Productive –Yields up to 35 t/ha with better fruit quality.
  • Approved –Recognised technology validated by VTIC.

Functionality

Contact Us

Dr. T. Damodaran

ICAR-Central Institute of Subtropical Horticulture, Rehmankhera, P. O. Kakori, Lucknow

Email: T[dot]Damodaran[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in

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