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An important approach for improving productivity; high economic returns per unit area
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System permits maximum utilization of land, water, nutrients and solar energy
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Conventionally, mango is planted at 10 x 10m (100 trees/hectare); high density planting (HDP) can accommodate 400 trees per hectare (5 x 5m)
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Canopy management involving training and pruning are essential aspects right from orchard establishment ; these need to continue through out the life of orchard
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With integration of fertigation technology, productivity as high as 14-15 tons could be achieved as against 7-8 tonnes under conventional system
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Fruit drop is minimum (4.2 %) under HDP
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Pests and diseases management is crucial
