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Peach trees were trained to four systems, viz. Yshaped, Hedge row, Espailer and V trellis. Irrespective of the training system in upper canopy total PAR increased from January to July and then a decrease was recorded. However, in lower canopy an inverse trend was recorded. The total radiation intercepted during the year was maximum (59.99%) in Espailer system followed by V trellis (57.76%). Minimum radiation interception (49.05%) was recorded in trees trained to Hedge row. Upper canopy part of the tree received more PAR which influenced fruit quality in terms of size, weight, acidity, total sugars, firmness.

Keywords

Canopy Management, Quality Improvement, Peach, PAR, Training Systems.
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