The guide will help fruit growers, consultants, chemical field representatives, and extension personnel manage the complex agroecosystem of an orchard. Early sections provide background information on the production components for which monitoring is essential.
Later sections focus on developing a monitoring plan and schedule.
A unique feature of the plan and schedule is the division of each tree fruit into six or seven periods of the season. To maintain profitability, growers must know how to monitor orchards, make sound decisions, and take timely action in managing the complex agroecosystem of an orchard. Chapters 1 through 9 contain basic information about insects and mites, diseases, nematodes, weeds, frost monitoring, irrigation scheduling, wildlife, nutrition, and fruit. This section of the guide provides background information on the production components for which monitoring is essential. A unique feature of the monitoring plan and schedule is the division of each tree fruit into six or seven periods of the season.