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Benefits of Planting Fruit Trees

1. Planting trees provides many benefits such as soil enrichment, cooling the air, and providing shade and fruits. Successful commercial tree species include apitong, lauan, narra, and yakal. 2. Trees can be propagated through both sexual methods using seeds and asexual methods like cuttings, layering, grafting, and budding. Factors to consider for plant propagation locations include drainage, sunlight exposure, climate suitability, and proximity to markets. 3. Choosing high-quality planting materials based on size, vigor, and desirable varieties is important for successful orchards. Common propagation techniques are cuttings, layering, marcotting, grafting, budding, and

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Benefits of Planting Fruit Trees

1. Planting trees provides many benefits such as soil enrichment, cooling the air, and providing shade and fruits. Successful commercial tree species include apitong, lauan, narra, and yakal. 2. Trees can be propagated through both sexual methods using seeds and asexual methods like cuttings, layering, grafting, and budding. Factors to consider for plant propagation locations include drainage, sunlight exposure, climate suitability, and proximity to markets. 3. Choosing high-quality planting materials based on size, vigor, and desirable varieties is important for successful orchards. Common propagation techniques are cuttings, layering, marcotting, grafting, budding, and

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Planting Trees and Fruit Bearing Trees • Drainage- Plants need air.

In order for the plants


to absorb more air and grow well, a good slope
Planting trees
is needed.
Having trees around is beneficial to everybody. Trees
• Exposure of the tree farm- Exposure to sunlight
provide a lot of benefits that people can enjoy.
is important because it is the foremost source
Benefits of Planting Trees of energy of all plant life.

• Trees are woody plants that typically have a • Climate- the growth of the plant varies on
single upright Stem or Trunk. climate. Some can withstand freezing climate
while the other can survive in extreme heat.
1. Helps in soil formation, soil enrichment, and soil Choosing the plant depending on your locations
erosion. climate is a must.
2. It absorbs the heat of the sun and cools the air. • Nearness to the Road and Market- this should a
3. They give shade, fruits, fuel, and even medicinal must so that the crops will remain fresh when
substance. they reach the local market or consumers.

Common Commercial Species of Trees Thriving in the Plant Propagation


Country • The process of creating new plants from a
• Apitong Tree variety of sources such as seeds, cutting, bulbs
and other plant parts is. It refers to the natural
• White Lauan or artificial dispersal of plants.
• Narra Methods of Plant Propagation
• Yakal • Sexual Propagation
Successful Orchard Growers in the Country – Is the method of reproducing and
• Benjamin Lao- Lao Integrated Farms. (Coconut multiplying plants using seeds and
Farm) spores. Some of the fruit trees that
propagated with seeds are santol,
• Jaime Matabang- Calamansi Orchards tamarind, guava, mango etc.
(Calamansi Plants)
• Asexual Propagation
• David Jocson and Rosa Magsaysay- Rosa farms
(Carabao Mangoes) – Is a method of producing plants by
natural or by artificial without using
• Grover Rosit- Cocoa Orchard (Cocoa Trees) seeds.
• Senen Bacani- La Fuerta Incorporated (Banana Natural Method
Trees)
• Plants multiply naturally in different ways as
Factors to Consider in Selecting the Location of the follows:
Orchard.
– By underground runner- a single parent
• Land Topography- Land vegetation requires plant can grow many new plants in one
more labor to produce good crops and fruits. season. (ex. Pineapple, Sugarcane)
Choose a gentle slope rather than land level.
– By rhizomes or creeping stem- (thick
• Soil- It is important because plants get their woody underground stem) the
food from it. The kind of soil that is suited for individual plant grows as the older part
fruit bearing trees is loamy, porous, sandy, or of the rhizome dies. (ex. Ginger family,
dry. etc.)
– By sucker- (a stem or shoot from the new plant is established, it will be cut from the
springs) a single parent plant can grow parent plant and will be transferred to a new place.
many new plants on the lower part of
C.) Marcotting- in this method a strip of bark around the
the stem or on the shoots from the
plant is removed. The stripped part is wrapped with soil
roots of the plant. (ex. Banana)
and secured with a piece of cloth. When the roots start
– By bulb- (a short underground stem to grow, the branch is cut off and planted in the soil.
with thick fleshy leaves) a new plant Marcotted plants bear fruits much earlier than the trees
develops from the bulb. The fleshy planted from seeds.
leaves of the bulb contain stored food
D.) Grafting- a cut stem from one plant is inserted into
which supply food which supply food
the other plant’s stem so that the grafted stem will
for the growing bulb (ex. Onion)
grow there permanently. The cut branch is called scion.
Artificial Plant Propagation Method There are two types of grafting.

• Plants are multiplied by cutting, layering, 1.) Whip Grafting- usually employed when both
marcotting, grafting, budding and inarching. the scion and the stock are about the same size
or about 2 years old.
A.) Cutting- vegetative parts such as leaves, stems, and
roots are removed from a plant. The lower portion is 2.) Cleft Grafting- is the most common and
buried in the soil. Cutting has four classes; easiest method of propagation. The stock,
about a pencil size or more, is ct off squarely
1. Tuber cutting- tubers are thickened portions of
and a wedge- shaped scion is inserted in it.
either a leaf or stem. In making tuber cuttings,
one eye or bud is left on each piece. (ex. Carrot, E.) Budding- This is the method of transferring the
camote, ube). lateral bud to grow the scion to the stock of the same
species. There are two common methods of budding
2. Root cutting- the roots are cut into pieces and
operation.
planted horizontally in the soil. When the
shoots grow, they are transferred to the 1.) Shield or T- budding- easy form of
permanent plots. (ex. Guava, Jackfruit, Citrus). propagating, where a bud, rather than shoot, is
attached to a rootstock to make a new plant.
3. Stem cutting- divided into two classes.
2.) Patch Budding- this method is used for
– Hardwood cutting- it is made from
thick- barked trees like santol, citrus, caimito,
matured twigs of the plants intended to
rambutan and others.
be produced as in the case of
bougainvillea. F.) Inarching- It is a method of propagating plant in
which the scion is made to unite with the rootstock as
– Softwood cutting- may either be made
they grow independently.
from young and immature parts of the
plants as in the case of gumamela and Factors to Consider in Selecting Good Planting Materials
San Francisco. The cuttings should be
1. Size and Shape of Plants- Choose good size and
from 15-25 centimeters.
shape of trees that will produce good quality
– Leaf cutting- the underside part of the fruits.
leaves is pinned down on the sand in
2. Plant Vigor- healthy seedlings must be selected.
the propagating bed which then
develops roots. (ex. Kataka- taka). 3. Variety- choose a variety of fruit trees that are
high quality.
B.) Layering- this is a method by which a plant grows
from the buried portion of the parent plant. This is done 4. Early fruiting- for early return of the investment.
by bending a branch until it reaches the soil. The branch
that touches the soil will be partly covered. As soon as

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Both whip and cleft grafting are techniques used to join plant tissues from two plants for optimal trait combination. Whip grafting is employed when the scion and stock sizes are similar, resulting in seamless merging and strong unions, suitable for younger plants. Cleft grafting, being simpler, is used for larger, older stock, where a wedge-shaped scion fits into a cleft made on cut stock. They both aim to enable the scion to continue growing on the stock, but cleft grafting is more versatile and forgiving in alignment inaccuracies due to its simpler method .

Artificial propagation techniques include cutting, grafting, and inarching. Cutting involves using vegetative parts to create new plants, maintaining genetic uniformity. Grafting combines tissues from two plants, allowing desired traits like pest resistance or better fruit quality while preserving the uniformity of the grafted species. Inarching fuses the scion to rootstock, often resulting in stronger, disease-resistant plants. These methods ensure desired traits but can reduce genetic diversity if overused, as they don't involve sexual reproduction .

Natural plant propagation methods include techniques like underground runners and rhizomes where plants multiply without human intervention, usually leading to greater genetic diversity and adaptability. Artificial methods like cutting, layering, and grafting involve human intervention to reproduce plants, often ensuring uniform offspring with desirable traits, such as grafting fruit trees for consistent yield . These artificial methods generally allow for faster production and earlier fruiting, emphasizing efficiency and control over the propagation process .

Proximity to roads and markets is critical for maintaining freshness and reducing transportation costs of perishable goods. It ensures timely delivery of fruits, reducing post-harvest losses, and enhancing product quality, which is crucial for customer satisfaction and market competitiveness. Additionally, it decreases logistic complexities, thereby contributing to the long-term economic sustainability of the orchard .

Planting trees can help in soil formation, enrichment, and prevent soil erosion, thus maintaining soil health. Trees absorb the sun's heat and cool the air, thereby reducing urban heat and energy consumption associated with air conditioning. They provide shade, fruits, fuel, and medicinal substances, enhancing biodiversity and offering both economic and health benefits. This holistic contribution supports environmental sustainability by maintaining ecological balance and reducing the carbon footprint .

The productivity of fruit-bearing trees is closely linked to soil type. Loamy, porous, sandy, or dry soils are preferred as they provide good drainage and aeration crucial for root health and growth. Such soils facilitate nutrient uptake, water retention, and support for structural stability, essential for maximizing fruit yield. Poor soil types might require significant amendment, increasing costs and impacting sustainability . These soil types ensure optimal growing conditions across various tree species, enhancing orchard productivity.

Plant vigor, representing overall health and robustness, is crucial for resistance against diseases and pests, reducing maintenance costs and enhancing growth potential. Early fruiting capability accelerates return on investment by enabling orchards to generate revenue sooner. These factors directly impact economic outcomes, as healthier, faster-yielding plants can increase profitability through reduced inputs and quicker market readiness .

Land topography significantly affects the labor required and productivity in an orchard. Gentle slopes are preferred over flat or steep terrains as they facilitate natural drainage and reduce erosion while also easing access for labor during cultivation and harvest. Steeper slopes may require terracing, increasing labor intensity and operational costs. The correct topography reduces soil erosion and manages water retention, directly impacting plant health and fruit yield .

Climate determines the types of fruit-bearing trees suitable for an orchard; some species require cooler climates while others thrive in warmer conditions. Selecting tree species adapted to local climate conditions is essential for optimal growth and productivity as it minimizes stress and maximizes resource use efficiency. Trees not suited to the climate may suffer from reduced growth or fruiting, susceptibility to diseases, or even death, resulting in economic loss . Adapting orchard practices to climate helps ensure sustainability and profitability .

Marcotting offers the advantage of earlier fruiting as plants grown from marcots do not have the juvenile period common in seed-grown plants. It is also effective for difficult-to-root species. However, marcotting can be labor-intensive and isn't suitable for mass production due to its individual plant focus. This method may also result in reduced genetic variation and is less adaptable to changing environmental conditions compared to seed propagation . Marcotting is thus best suited for specific applications where quality and consistency outweigh ease of production.

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