How do you increase source and sink activity

How do you increase source and sink activity

    Source is increased by
    • Recommended dose of fertilizer
    • Application of growth regulating substance
    • Proper irrigation
    • Removal of diseased leaves
    • Proper plant protective measures
    Sink activity is increased by
    • Pruning
    • Thinning
    • Clipping
    • Removal of excess vegetative growth
    • Dwarfing in the case of fruit crops (Applying growth retardants)
    • Girdling
    • Notching
    • Bending
    • Application of growth regulating chemicals (booster) at the time flowering, fruit settings, maturation and ripening.
    • Application of micro nutrients at the time flowering, fruit settings

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