Question

Girdling in _________ is done to increase the berry size

A Apple Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Plum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Peach Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Grapes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Girdling is a significant technique that has been used extensively to improve fruit retention, fruit size and boost fruit yield . Girdling is defined as the removal of a ring of bark around the branches or trunk. Girdling prevents sugars from moving from leaves to the root system, berries with more size due to girdling have higher carbohydrate nutrition above the girdle.

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