Pruning and grafting citrus trees

Contents

Presentation and delivery of documentation.
Morphology and physiology of the tree.
Types of pruning: training, maintenance or fruiting, and rejuvenation.
Pruning time and intensity.
Types of cuts and special operations.
Current trend: mechanized pruning.
Types of grafts: shield, patch, and crown.
Grafting season.
Post-graft care.
Tools and their disinfection.
Prevention of occupational risks: safety and hygiene.
Field practices:
of formative pruning.
maintenance pruning.
renewal or conversion pruning.
shield grafting pruning.
patch grafting pruning.
crown grafting pruning.
Final course evaluation and survey.