Industry Strategic Science and Technology Plans (ISPs) Platform
Fertilization of durian in Southern Mindanao was provisional and only based on experiences of growers. Durian is heavily fertilized by many commercial growers but there were no clear plant and soil testing methods used as basis for fertilization. To improve the yield and quality of fresh durian in Southern Mindanao, a fertilization guide was developed …
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Optimization of high-quality fruit production was attained through the application of technology on the proper and appropriate cultural management on pruning, detopping, flower and fruit thinning for optimum production of quality durian fruits for domestic and export market, as well as on height and fruiting branches. Harvesting season will also be extended by two months …
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Project 1. Optimum Durian Tree Management for Increased Productivity The objective of this project was to cross validate the thinning and pruning techniques of durian for optimum yield and quality. Specifically, it aimed to (1) determine the appropriate thinning and pruning techniques of different varieties of durian; (2) determine the economic benefits of flower-fruit thinning …
Project 1. Durian Tree Management for Optimum Production Project 2. Optimum Fertilization to Enhance Yield and Quality of Durian in Southern Philippines Project 3. Evaluation of the Response of Selected Native Durian Lines Used as Rootstock against Phytophthora palmivora Butler The durian variety studied was the Puyat. The following are the recommended three best practices …