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Horticultural Practices

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Reduced Disease Pressure

Thinning reduces pressure in the pecan orchard. Not only are scab-susceptible trees removed, reducing the inocula, but air circulation is improved, which increases the drying rate after rain showers and morning dew. The frequency and rates of fungicide use can often be reduced after thinning.

 

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