Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, PAU, Ludhiana, 141 004, Email: bishnoi.vikas144@gmail.com
Online published on 10 May, 2021.
Four year old trees of PL5 (G 48) clone grown at 6 × 3 m spacing were pruned i.e., 50 % pruning of stem; 75 % pruning of stem; Lateral pruning (1.5 m on both sides), Topping 2 m from top and no topping. The highest DBH was recorded in 75% pruning with topping (40.98 cm). The highest bole height was observed in 75% pruning without topping (6.72 m and 7.26 m in year 2015 and 2016, respectively. The diameter increment was recorded during study period was higher 4.03 m in 50% pruning with topping.
Bole height, DBH, G 48 clone, Prunning
