Effect of pruning on carbohydrate dynamics of herbal and medicinal plant species: Prospects leading to research on the influence of pruning on productivity and biochemical composition of bush tea (Athrixia phylicoides D.C.)
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Authors
Marasha, Nyembezi
Mariga, Irvine Kwaramba
Ngezimana, Wonder
Mudau, Fhatuwani Nixwell
Issue Date
2013
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Carbohydrate dynamics , Bush tea , productivity , pruning , quality
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Abstract
Pruning is an essential agronomic practice and it has been shown to be the most
important operation, next to plucking, which directly determines the productivity and
quality of tea bushes. In tea, pruning helps stimulate vegetative growth and prevent
reproductive growth phase. In addition, pruning leads to enhanced branching and
hence it rejuvenates the tea plants resulting in a greater number of tender leaves for
healthier and better quality tea plants. This review illustrates the effects of pruning on
yield and quality of herbal teas. Through the review, it is worthy investigating the effect
of pruning and pruning time on yield and chemical compositions. It will also shed light
on the effects of resting period before pruning. Lastly the review focuses on the effect of
different pruning intervals on productivity of tea.
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Citation
DOI: 10.5897/AJAR2013.7134
Publisher
A c ad e m i c J o u r n a ls
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DOI
ISSN
1991-637X