Effect of seasonal pruning on shoot growth and lac yield in different varieties of ber (Ziziphus mauritiana)

Key Points

• Shoot growth increases significantly with seasonal pruning in specific ber varieties, highlighting the importance of pruning techniques.
• Lac yield varies across different varieties, emphasizing the need for targeted pruning methods.
• Experimental methods included seasonal pruning sessions followed by assessments of shoot growth metrics and lac yield performance.
• These findings support further exploration of optimized pruning strategies to enhance agricultural outputs in Ziziphus mauritiana.