How do you increase source and sink activity
How do you increase source and sink activity
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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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