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Heading the trunk and pruning lateral branches at planting reduces deep soil fine root production of almond trees

Heading and removing all lateral branches when almond trees are planted is a common practice in California. Establishing a root system post-planting initially relies on stored reserves of the newly planted tree. When a large portion of the shoot is removed at planting this leads to enhanced sink str...

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Main Authors: Astrid Volder, Paul Martinez, Bruce D. Lampinen
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Elsevier 2026-07-01
Series:Scientia Horticulturae
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304423826003985
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