Time-specific shoot bending: It’s role in improving quality and productivity of guava (L-49)

The guava variety Lucknow-49 (L-49), known for its excellent fruit quality and productivity, requires effective crop management practices to maximize yield. One promising method for crop regulation is branch bending, a horticultural technique that redirects plant growth and enhances Quality. This study investigates the impact of branch bending on fruit quality parameters of L-49 guava. This approach provides a sustainable, low-cost strategy for small and medium-scale farmers aiming to boost productivity and meet consumer demand for high-quality guava. The results demonstrated that quality attributes were significantly influenced by bending treatment at different time interval. The maximum TSS (11.750B), total sugar (7.61%), reducing sugar (5.21%) and non-reducing sugar (2.28%) along with ascorbic acid (198.66 mg/ 100g pulp) were recorded in T1 treatment (30th May bending).