- Problem: Lower productivity in Mango due to improper canopy management in the orchards. Dead and diseased branches, crisscross branches found to be more problematic in Mango
- Source of technology : Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru
- Characteristics of technology: Removal of dead, diseased , crisscrossed and unproductive branches enable us to provide proper nutrition and sunlight for the productive branches which intern increases the productivity
- KVK interventions: KVK has conducted demonstration in 10 farmers field in Doddabbigere village of Channagiri Method demonstration was done in all the plots. Use of mango special was introduced.
- Achievements: This technology was practiced by more than 100 farmers in the district with an area coverage of 265 ha. Also by practicing this technology productivity per unit area was increased by more than 20 percent.
