Light can improve the yield and productivity of an apple orchard in two ways, according to Dr. Jens-Norbert Wünsche of the University of Hohenheim in –Germany. “One is to increase total dry matter production or total yield, which is dependent on light availability and the amount of light captured by the tree canopy. The second option is to increase the magnitude of partitioning of dry matter toward the fruit, also known as carbohydrate partitioning. This is a process you can influence by tree management and also by utilizing more of the available light.” Wünsche shared his research and knowledge about […]