Potential effects of common arboricultural treatments on tree biology.
| Treatment | Advantage | Disadvantage |
|---|---|---|
| Pruning | Decrease non-PSN1 biomass Increase leaf area? | Increase compartmentalization Decrease PSN production |
| Increase structural stability | ||
| Fertilization and irrigation | Increase resource availability Increase PSN capacity | Increase shoot:root Reduce mycorrhizae Increase root disease |
| Removal of flowers | Reduce competition for resources Eliminate allergenic responses | Reduce aesthetic quality? |
| Pest management | Avoid predisposing stress Enhance resource availability | ? |
↵1 PSN = photosynthetic