Apricot production

Abstract

Achieving high yields of apricots of competitive quality requires the establishment of new plantations with productive variety/rootstock combinations that are more resistant to the hazards frequently associated with climate change, and the fruit obtained must imprint the specific flavor of apricots, be competitive for consumers and penetrate new markets. Particular attention is given to the orchard planting, management and pruning of apricot trees, as well as to the technology of maintenance, soil cultivation, fertilization and irrigation of apricot plantations. The regulation of the fruit load of apricot trees and their protection against diseases, pests and weather phenomena is described in detail, as well as the harvesting and post-harvesting of apricots, modern methods of storage and quality parameters of apricots according to national and European marketing standards. In the presentation of technological components, various new elements are analyzed, which are used extensively in countries with advanced fruit growing and are recommended to be implemented by apricot producers in the Republic of Moldova. In order to manage these technological elements, in depth knowledge of apricot cultivation is necessary, which is elucidated in this book. In this context, the aim of this book is to make this scientific information available to specialists in production units and to students, future horticultural specialists.