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GUAVA PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

  • Lahore, Punjab – Pakistan

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  • Prepared by: Dr. Muhammad Shafiq
  • Department of Horticulture

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INTRODUCTION

  • Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is an important tropical fruit.
  • Known as Apple of the Tropics.
  • Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants.

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IMPORTANCE OF GUAVA IN PAKISTAN

  • Major producing areas: Lahore, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad.
  • High demand for fresh and processed products.

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CLIMATE REQUIREMENTS (LAHORE)

  • Ideal temperature: 23–35°C.
  • Hot summers and mild winters are suitable.

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SOIL REQUIREMENTS

  • Well-drained sandy loam soil.
  • Soil pH: 5.5–7.5.
  • Avoid waterlogged soils.

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RECOMMENDED VARIETIES

  • Safeda
  • Gola
  • Surahi
  • Allahabad Safeda

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PROPAGATION METHODS

  • Air layering (most common).
  • Grafting and budding.
  • Seed propagation not recommended.

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PLANTING TIME & SPACING

  • Planting: Feb–March, Aug–Sept.
  • Spacing: 6×6 m or high density 3×3 m.

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IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT

  • Summer: 7–10 days.
  • Winter: 15–20 days.
  • Critical during flowering.

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PEST & DISEASE MANAGEMENT

  • Major pests: Fruit fly, Mealy bug.
  • Diseases: Wilt, Anthracnose.

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INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE LEARNING

  • Machine Learning is a part of AI.
  • Helps analyze data and make predictions in agriculture.

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ML IN GUAVA PRODUCTION

  • Predicts yield and flowering.
  • Optimizes irrigation and fertilizer use.

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ML-BASED PEST & DISEASE DETECTION

  • Uses images from mobile or drones.
  • Early detection reduces losses.

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ML IN POST-HARVEST MANAGEMENT

  • Fruit grading and quality assessment.
  • Shelf life prediction.

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BENEFITS OF ML

  • Higher yield.
  • Lower cost.
  • Efficient resource use.

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CONCLUSION

  • Guava production in Lahore can be improved using modern ML-based technologies.