Effects of Canopy Architecture and Planting Density Management on Yield and Quality Attributes of Litchi (Litchi Chinensis Sonn.)

Development of the effective canopy architecture management for optimum light interception, and planting density on significant yield fruit quality Litchi cv. Shahi was investigated. The litchi Shahi, planted in square system at 2 × 2, 3 3, 4 4, 5 5, 6 8 m (control), showed average interception higher upper part canopy. Flowering attributes (number panicles, panicle length, number flowers yield/plant) were obtained maximum wider spaced trees (8x8 m) while kg/plant recorded 6x6 planting. Fruits harvested from 8x8 superior (fruit weight, diameter, total soluble solids, organoleptic score, TSS: Acidity). Biochemical parameters leaf nutrient content (total phenol, N, P, K chlorophyll, sugar) m. Hence, space can be recommended to farmers better yield. Bangladesh J. Bot. 52(1): 165-170, 2023 (March)