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- Title
Studies on the efficacy of sulphate of potash (SOP) on the physiological, yield and quality parameters of banana cv. Robusta (Cavendish- AAA).
- Authors
Kumar, Alagarsamy Ramesh; Kumar, Neelakandan
- Abstract
The investigation was carried out to assess the comparative efficacy of sulphate of potash (SOP) and muriate of motash (MOP) to improve the growth, yield and quality of the Robusta banana through enhanced physiological processes. The chlorophyll content, relative water content, NRase activity, soluble protein, photosynthetic efficacy and gas exchange characters were found to be higher with 150 per cent of the recommended potassium (K) using SOP. The treatment T9 i.e. potassium application at the 150 per cent level as sulphate of potash had a higher total dry matter production, reflecting on the maximum bunch weight coupled with quality. The results clearly indicated the benefit of SOP in increasing the bunch size with better quality fruits, and hence it is recommended to integrate SOP in banana nutrition, by supplying a recommended dose of K through SOP at 2, 4, 6 and 8 months after planting.
- Subjects
NONMETALLIC minerals; BANANAS; CHLOROPHYLL; PROTEINS; EFFECT of light on plants; CHLOROSIS (Plants); POTASSIUM content of food; FRUIT; PLANTING
- Publication
EurAsian Journal of Biosciences, 2008, Vol 2, p102
- ISSN
1307-9867
- Publication type
Article