AGRONOMY OF RASPBERRY (Rubus idaeus L.) CULTIVATION: KEY AGRONOMIC FACTORS ENSURING STABLE YIELD
Keywords:
raspberry, plantation, soil analysis, pH, fertilization, drip irrigation, trellis, IPM.Abstract
This thesis systematizes, based on an analysis of scientific
sources, the key agronomic factors that ensure stable yield and high fruit quality
in raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) plantations. In particular, it briefly addresses site
selection and agroecological soil assessment (soil fertility, pH, and water
holding capacity), plant nutrition and water supply (fertilizer application rates
and irrigation scheduling), plantation management technologies (support/trellis
systems, pruning, and training), as well as the effects of integrated pest and
disease management (IPM) approaches on plantation performance. Practical
recommendations aimed at improving resource-use efficiency and enhancing
phytosanitary sustainability are summarized. It is emphasized that raspberry
yield and fruit quality largely depend on site conditions, planting technologies,
and irrigation regimes. The factors discussed are crucial for ensuring fruit
quality, productivity, and environmental sustainability.
