Abstract
Abstract This chapter discusses three approaches of precision crop load management. Several production practices can be used to reduce crop load, but the chief practices are fruit thinning and pruning. Obtaining the optimal crop load for fruit size, quality and return bloom with chemical thinning is challenging. The new technologies of mechanical thinning, pruning and pollination need careful consideration in managing fruit trees at the level required to maximize yields and profits. Further, the chapter presents a case study of mechanical crop load management, and enumerates some challenges and opportunities for automation in crop load management.
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