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Guidelines for mitigating drought impact on durian and other fruits

1. Increase humidity around the tree canopy:
• Water the trees with at least 200 liters per tree per day by spraying water or using sprinklers on the tree.
• Water during early morning (06:00-08:00) or late afternoon (15:00-17:00).
• Extend the watering duration to help dissipate heat, lower temperatures, and increase humidity.
2. Maintain soil moisture:
• Mulch around the base of the tree with grass clippings or other soil-covering materials.
3. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers:
• High-nitrogen fertilizers promote new leaf growth, causing the tree to require more water.
4. Manage fruit load appropriately:
• Reduce the number of fruits on the tree if water is limited to lessen the tree's water demand.
• Trim inner leaves of the canopy to reduce transpiration.
5. Apply heat stress-relief chemicals:
• Use Kaolin (1 kilogram per 200 liters of water, 6% w/v) to help mitigate heat stress.

Summary: Proper management of trees during drought conditions requires increasing moisture in both the trees and the soil, appropriately managing fruit load, and optimizing irrigation to minimize damage. These efforts will help the trees survive hot and dry conditions.