Dhaka, April 5 -- Proper orchard management, including timely pest and disease control, balanced fertilization, and adequate water supply, is crucial to preventing premature mango dropping in the region, experts said.

Dr Alim Uddin, former Chief Scientific Officer of the Regional Fruit Research Station, emphasized the importance of sustainable orchard management to prevent premature fruit drop, which causes significant losses for farmers and traders.

He stressed the need for collaboration between agricultural extension officials, researchers, and farmers, along with the adoption of modern technologies to address the issue effectively, reports BSS.

Dr Alim noted that mango trees shed flowers and fruits due to multiple factors, including...