• Regulate bearing.
• Remove old / unwanted branches.
• Ensure air circulation to create micro-climate unfavourable for pests or diseases.
• Regulate the weight for easy harvesting.
• Control fruit leaf ratio
• Open the crop for easy spraying / economize chemical spray
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