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Pruning is the removal of extra or unwanted parts of a plant
Importance of pruning
To train the plant so that it can have the required shape
To remove the diseased and unwanted parts
To control cropping
To facilitate picking
To ease the penetration of the spray
It controls pests and diseases.
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