Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Dismiss Permit for Pruning Mango
- 11 Jul 2024
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government took a decision to exempt state farmers from the requirement of getting permission from any government department for pruning mango trees.
- Mango producers can simply prune the trees and reduce their height to enhance their productivity.
Key Points
- This decision simplifies canopy management for old mango orchards. It will rejuvenate old mango orchards, making them as productive as new ones.
- In older orchards, the growth of new leaves and branches which is crucial for flowering and fruiting has declined.
- Instead, thick and tangled branches dominate, blocking sufficient light from reaching the interior.
- These conditions result in greater insect and disease infestations and complicate effective pesticide application.
- As a result, the sprayed pesticides often fail to reach the inner parts of the trees, causing increased pesticide use and environmental pollution.
- To tackle these problems, the Central Institute of Subtropical Horticulture (CISH) has developed an effective pruning technique for rejuvenating mango trees.
- This method, called pruning of tertiary branches or table-top pruning, opens the tree's canopy, reduces its height, and fosters a healthier environment.
- This pruning technique enables trees to yield up to 100 kg per tree within just 2-3 years, while also reducing the need for excessive pesticide use.
The Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH)
- It was started as Central Mango Research Station on September 4, 1972 under the aegis of the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore.
- The Institute, later renamed as Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH) on June 14, 1995, is serving the nation on all aspects of research on subtropical fruits.
- Headquarter of CISH is situated at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
