A method for quantifying whole-tree pruning severity in mature tall spindle apple plantings

Agriculture & Biology

• pruning 100%
• branches 97%
• apples 78%
• planting 74%
• tree trunk 51%
• leaf area 29%
• shoots 27%
• methodology 25%
• fruit size 18%
• crops 13%
• tree yields 12%
• seasonal growth 11%
• sugar acids 10%
• horticultural crops 10%
• fruits 10%
• fruit crops 9%
• tree growth 9%
• fruit set 9%
• titratable acidity 8%
• managers 8%
• small fruits 8%
• fruit quality 8%
• total soluble solids 8%
• leaves 7%
• orchards 7%
• canopy 6%
• vegetation 6%