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During the summer months, burns appear on tree trunks as a result of straight sun rays. Leaf number and productivity of the trees trunks of which are damaged by sunburns decrease.
Trunks and branches of fig, olive, citrus, vineyard and apple trees, in particular, are highly sensitive to sunburns.
As a part of agricultural combat, Kimtaþ advises tree whitewashing application with lime for fruit trees and vineyards.
Among the trees that are whitewashed with lime, drying of upper shoots is prevented; a part of trees' calcium and magnesium needs are met.
Along with moss formation on tree trunks, lime also prevents formation of lichen, fungus, and fugal and all other diseases. |
