A Review on Crop Regulation in Guava Fruit
Swatantra Yadav
Department of Fruit Science, Chandra Shekhar Azad University Agriculture and Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Ravi Pratap *
Department of Fruit Science, Chandra Shekhar Azad University Agriculture and Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Aranav Yadav
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Chandra Shekhar Azad University Agriculture and Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Lalit Yadav
Department of Vegetable Science, Chandra Shekhar Azad University Agriculture and Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Akhil Kumar Chaudhary
Department of Vegetable Science, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.), India.
Shikhar Verma
Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University Agriculture and Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Ramdutt
College of Horticulture, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur (U.P.), India.
Ankur Tyagi
Department of Fruit Science, Chandra Shekhar Azad University Agriculture and Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The influence of crop regulation on guava fruit quality (Psidium guajava) manifests in various dimensions, including physical appearance, nutritional integrity, yield, and overall productivity. This investigation explores the systematic integration of conventional and modern practices in regulating the characteristics of guava fruit. Physical appearance, including size, shape, color, and texture, is primarily influenced by targeted pruning and meticulous nutrient and water regulation. Nutritional content, encompassing essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, can be enhanced and preserved through a combination of soil management, precision irrigation, and genetic engineering. Crop regulation's interplay with yield and productivity highlights the vital role of balanced pruning, efficient water and nutrient delivery systems, and modern techniques such as precision agriculture. A key finding reveals a complex challenge in maintaining a quality-quantity balance, necessitating innovation and sustainable practices for long-term benefits. This study underscores the multifaceted impacts of crop regulation on guava fruit quality and lays the groundwork for further research, emphasizing the development of integrated and sustainable strategies for optimizing both the quality and economic value of this globally significant fruit.
Keywords: Guava, pruning, nutrition, yield, sustainability