Rapid advanced in agricultural production and development of modern orchards establishment: a bright prospect for horticulture development in Kermanshah province, Iran

Document Type : Review paper

Authors

Department of Production Engineering and Plant Genetics, Campus of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Faculty of Science and Agricultural Engineering, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran

Abstract

Pomology is one of the most important aspects of agricultural economy in many countries. The development of sustainable agriculture through the implementation of long-term plans such as the establishment of modern orchards can ensure the economic stability and food security of a country. Modern orchards are those that are often "high density," meaning a density of 1000 to 5000 trees per hectare. Therefore, modern orchards are generally considered commercial orchards, as the cultivated trees are no longer considered trees in the true sense of the word. Kermanshah province, which has a long history of horticulture, has an area of about 25000 km2, of which about 40000 ha are set aside for orchards. Due to diverse climatic conditions and almost sufficient rainfall, Kermanshah province is capable of producing many fruit trees such as temperate, tropical and subtropical fruits, nuts and small fruits. In this regard, establishing modern orchards with high planting density (about 1000 to 2000 trees/ha) can be an effective step to expand horticulture in this province. The latter requires the incorporation of various scientific and artistic fields, such as tissue culture technology, to produce dwarf rootstocks as the main element of a modern orchard. In addition, the education and pruning system is considered an inseparable management tool for high production in this system. This review addresses the important aspects of modern orcharding to help all students, growers, and stakeholders.

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Rapid advanced in agricultural production and development of modern orchards establishment: a bright prospect for horticulture development in Kermanshah province, Iran

Highlights

  • Modern fruit orchards can guarantee the economic stability and food security of a country.
  • Kermanshah province due to diverse climatic conditions has the capacity to produce many of fruit trees.
  • Tall Spindle system is one of the most profitable planting systems for apple trees.
  • Training and pruning system are considered as inseparable managing tools in high density apple orchards.

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