Some aspects on spacing and thinning in cocoa

Lim D.H.K., . and Chan Y.H., . (1986) Some aspects on spacing and thinning in cocoa. [Proceedings Paper]

This paper reported the results from two experiments on spacing and thinning of cocoa. Close spacing of single stem plants with and without thinning single versus multiple stem plants at lower densities and various methods of thinning hybrid cocoa planted at high density were investigated. In the first trial highest yields were obtained from the close-spaced planting with and without thinning. The remaining trees after selective thinning yielded as well as those with the no-thinning treatment on an area basis and also gave better yields than those of the single and multi-stem treatments at equivalent density from planting. Trees at the wider spacing produced more pods per tree but less yield per hectare. No statistical difference between yields of single and multi-stem treatments in a given spacing was noted. In the second thinning trial high density gave significantly higher early and cumulative yields. Progressive thinning on the basis of geometry plus vigour resulted in the final selection of trees yielding better and being more manageable than trees in the no-thinning treatment

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This paper reported the results from two experiments on spacing and thinning of cocoa. Close spacing of single stem plants with and without thinning single versus multiple stem plants at lower densities and various methods of thinning hybrid cocoa planted at high density were investigated. In the first trial highest yields were obtained from the close-spaced planting with and without thinning. The remaining trees after selective thinning yielded as well as those with the no-thinning treatment on an area basis and also gave better yields than those of the single and multi-stem treatments at equivalent density from planting. Trees at the wider spacing produced more pods per tree but less yield per hectare. No statistical difference between yields of single and multi-stem treatments in a given spacing was noted. In the second thinning trial high density gave significantly higher early and cumulative yields. Progressive thinning on the basis of geometry plus vigour resulted in the final selection of trees yielding better and being more manageable than trees in the no-thinning treatment

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. SB267 I61 1984 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	Thinning
AGROVOC Term:	Cocoa plant
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:25
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/14342

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