Training: It is a special type of pruning in which the plants are given to a definite size and shape.
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Training is a part of pruning. When pruning is done at the early stage of plant to provide desired size & shape is known as training.

Objectives of Training:
1. To develop proper framework of the plant.
2. To control the direction of growth.
3.To provide desired shape & size of the plant for beautification.
4. To resist plant from adverse condition like wind & storm.
5. To accommodate maximum plant population per unit area.
6. To make different cultural operation easier.