22/04/2023
Pruning of olive trees. The point of view of science.
These articles represent a selection of research on olive tree pruning and its impact on growth, fruit production and olive oil quality. Pruning techniques are essential to maintain optimal production and good health of olive trees.
Proietti, P., Nasini, L., & Tombesi, S. (2014). Pruning intensity and fruit load influence vegetative and fruit growth of 'Arbequina' olive trees. Scientia Horticulturae, 180, 106-111.
URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2014.10.002
This paper examines the effect of pruning intensity and fruit load on vegetative and fruit growth of 'Arbequina' olive trees.
Cuevas, M. V., & Díaz-Hermoso, A. J. (2011). Light environment and tree structure relationships in Olea europaea L. cv. 'Picual' hedgerow orchards. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 151(9), 1229-1238.
URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agrformet.2011.05.001
This paper investigates the relationship between light environment and tree structure in hedgerow-pruned 'Picual' olive orchards.
Trentacoste, E. R., Puertas, C. M., & Rallo, L. (2015). The influence of training system on vegetative growth, fruit and oil yield and oil quality in high-density olive orchards. Scientia Horticulturae, 192, 1-10.
URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2015.05.016
This paper investigates the influence of training system on vegetative growth, fruit and oil yield, and oil quality in high-density olive orchards.
Aybar, U., Hernandez, R. M., & Testi, L. (2017). Effect of traditional and mechanized pruning on olive yield and fruit characteristics. Agronomy Research, 15(2), 331-340.
URL:https://agronomy.emu.ee/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/vol15nr2_art04.pdf
This article compares the effect of traditional and mechanized pruning on olive yield and fruit characteristics.
