Yellow Passion fruit performance in organic crop under mulch

Abstract The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of mulch on clay loam and sandy loam soils on the start harvest, number of fruits per plant, yield and quality of yellow passion fruits in organic crop. A complete randomized block design with five treatments and four replicates of five plants each was used. Treatments corresponded to different percentages of mulch of the area occupied by the plant (3 x 3 m), extending from the center of the planting line to the planting row in 0% without mulch (T1); 25% (T2); 50% (T3); 75% (T4) and 100% (T5). Mulch anticipated the harvest in comparison to crop in uncovered soil in both types of soil. The number of fruits per plant and yield increased in a quadratic function with maximum point of 38.6 fruits plant-1 and 5,182.0 kg ha-1 with 75.7% and 78.0% of soil cover, respectively. Mulch on clay loam soil did not provide increase in the average fruit mass and did not change the quality of fruits in relation to control fruits.

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Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Yield and Quality of Garlic cv. Yamuna Safed-3

Journal of AgriSearch ◽

10.21921/jas.v7i04.19399 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (04) ◽

Author(s):

A B Priyanshu ◽

M K Singh ◽

Mukesh Kumar ◽

Vipin Kumar ◽

Sunil Malik ◽

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Keyword(s):

Nutrient Management ◽

Block Design ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

Organic Fertilizers ◽

Research Centre ◽

Yield And Quality ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

The Impact ◽

Horticultural Research

An experiment was conducted at Horticultural Research Centre, SVP University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut (UP) during Rabi season of 2018-19 to assess the impact of different INM doses on yield and quality parameters of garlic. A total of ten treatments consisting of combinations of inorganic fertilizers, organic fertilizers and bio-fertilizers like T1- (Control), T2RDF (100:50:50 kg NPK ha-1), T3-RDF + 20 kg sulphur + FYM 20 ton ha-1, T4- RDF + 20 kg sulphur + VC 4 ton ha-1, T5- 75% RDF + 40 kg sulphur + 5 ton FYM ha-1+ PSB 5 kg ha-1, T6-75% RDF + 40 kg sulphur + 2 ton VC + Azotobacter 5 kg ha-1, T7- 75% RDF + 40 kg sulphur + FYM 3 ton + VC 1 ton+ PSB 5 kg + Azotobacter 5kg ha-1, T8- 50% RDF + 40 kg sulphur + FYM 5 ton + VC2 ton + PSB 5 kg ha-1, T9- 50% RDF + 40 kg sulphur + FYM5 ton + VC 2 ton+ Azotobacter 5 kg ha-1and T10- 50% RDF + 40 kg sulphur + FYM 5 ton + VC2 ton + PSB 5 kg + Azotobacter 5 kg ha-1 were used in Randomized Block Design and replicated thrice. Out of these an application of T7 (75% RDF + 40 kg sulphur + FYM3 ton + VC 1 ton ha-1 + PSB 5 kg + Azotobacter 5 kg ha-1) was found to be significantly superior in term of yield and attributing parameters of garlic.

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Melon fruit yield and quality as a function of doses and times of biostimulant application

Research Society and Development ◽

10.33448/rsd-v9i7.3911 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

pp. e130973911

Author(s):

Roberto Cleiton Fernandes de Queiroga ◽

Zaqueu Lopes da Silva ◽

Odair Honorato Oliveira de ◽

Elidayane da Nóbrega Santos ◽

Higínio Luan Oliveira Silva ◽

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Keyword(s):

Block Design ◽

Fruit Production ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Application Time ◽

Time Of Application ◽

Yield And Quality ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Semi Arid Region ◽

Fruit Mass

The objective of this study was to evaluate the productivity and quality of melon fruits as a function of the dose and time of application of biostimulant in the conditions of the semi-arid region of Paraíba. The experiment was carried out at the Federal University of Campina Grande, campus of Pombal - PB, Brazil, in a randomized block design in a 4 x 5 split plot scheme, with doses of biostimulant (0; 0.5; 1.0; 1, 5 and 2.0 L ha-1) and in the subset of the biostimulant application times (15; 20; 25 and 30 days before harvest - DAC), in four replications. Characteristics related to fruit production and quality were evaluated. There was no interaction between the factors of dose and application time of the biostimulant in any of the evaluated characteristics. Thus, the highest estimated values of number of fruits per plant, fruit mass and total melon production were obtained with the application of doses ranging from 0.9 to 1.5 L ha-1 and at the time of application it varied from 22,5 to 23.6 DAC. The content of soluble solids increased 5.5% when the biostimulant dose of 2.0 L ha-1 was used and 4.4% when the product was applied 15 days before harvest.

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Influence of off-season land management on maximizing yield and quality of Curcuma longa L. cultivars

Journal of Phytology ◽

10.25081/jp.2018.v10.3459 ◽

1970 ◽

pp. 33-36

Author(s):

A. ANBURANI

Keyword(s):

Land Management ◽

Management Practices ◽

Curcuma Longa ◽

Block Design ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

Polyethylene Film ◽

Superior Performance ◽

Yield And Quality ◽

Randomized Block Design

The present investigation was carried out to study the effect of off season soil management practices on yield and quality of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) cultivars. The experiment was laid out in a Factorial Randomized Block Design with ten treatments in three replications consisted of five off-season land management treatments viz., fallow (S1), summer ploughing 2 times (S2), summer ploughing 1 time (S3), solarization with transparent polyethylene film of 0.05 mm thick for 40 days (S4) and black polyethylene film for 40 days (S5). It was tested with two popular cultivars viz., Curcuma longa -1 CL-1 (V1) and Curcuma longa-2 CL-2 (V2), collected from Erode and Chidambaram. Various yield components were recorded at the time of harvest and were analysed. The yield attributing characters viz., number, length, girth and weight of mother, primary and secondary rhizomes were recorded. The treatment where solarization with transparent polyethylene film of 0.05 mm thick was tested recorded the highest yield and yield attributing characters when compared to other treatments. The same treatment also exhibited the highest fresh rhizome yield per plant, curing percentage and cured rhizome yield. The quality parameters like curcumin, oleoresin and essential oil content were also showed superior performance in the treatment where solarization with transparent polyethylene film of 0.05 mm thick was applied.

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Influence of biogass slurry and urea on yield and quality of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) fruits

Journal of Agriculture and Environment ◽

10.3126/aej.v16i0.19849 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 16 ◽

pp. 161-169 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

K Ghimire ◽

DM Gautam ◽

K Mishra ◽

KR Pande ◽

A GC

Keyword(s):

Sandy Loam ◽

Growth Yield ◽

Biogas Slurry ◽

F1 Hybrid ◽

Yield And Quality ◽

Hybrid Variety ◽

Loam Soil ◽

Number Of Leaves ◽

Inorganic Chemical

The study was conducted on sandy loam soil at IAAS Rampur, Chitwan during May to September, 2012 to evaluate the effect of different combinations of biogas slurry and urea on production of okra, laid out in a two-factor RCBD with three replications. Altogether ten treatments consist of two varieties namely Arka Anamika - open pollinated and Jaikisan-62-F1 hybrid and four different levels of biogas slurry and urea combination (urea75%+biogas slurry25%, urea50%+biogas slurry50%, urea25%+biogas slurry75% and biogas slurry100%) and only inorganic chemical (75:60:50 kg NPK/ha) as control. All treatments were based on fulfillment of required nitrogen for the crop. The results showed that application of urea50%+biogas slurry50% increased plant height, leaf area, number of leaves and number of nodes at final harvesting. Treatment urea50% + biogas slurry50% allow maximum number of pickings/plant (23.2) and number of fruits/plant (23.5) resulting highest yield/plant (376.3 g). Among the varieties, Jaikisan-62 is superior in terms of growth, yield and post harvest character than Arka Anamika. The net return (Rs. 474,136/ha) and mean B/C ratio was highest (2.59) in Jaikisan-62 treated with urea50%+biogas slurry50%. So, for the commercial production hybrid variety is suggested.

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Effect of integrated nutrient management on physical and chemical properties of soil

Agricultural Science Digest - A Research Journal ◽

10.18805/asd.v35i1.9312 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 35 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Suman Meena ◽

Narendra Swaroop ◽

Joy Dawson

Keyword(s):

Nutrient Management ◽

Particle Density ◽

Sandy Loam ◽

Pore Space ◽

Block Design ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

Available Nitrogen ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Loam Soil ◽

Physical And Chemical

A field experiment was conducted during <italic>Kharif</italic> season 2014 at the Research farm of Soil Science Allahabad School of Agriculture, laid out in randomized block design on sandy loam soil, containing sand 62.71%, silt 23.10% and clay 14.19% (Inceptisols). It was observed that for post harvest soil properties in treatment N20+ FYM @ 10 t ha−1 and <italic>Rhizobium</italic> P40K40 were improved significantly due to integrated use of inputs. Organic carbon-0.75%, available nitrogen- 333.23 kg ha−1, phosphorus- 34.58 kg ha−1, potassium -205.83 kg ha−1, pore space -50.80 %, pH -6.80 were found to be significant and bulk density -1.07 Mgm−3, particle density -2.62 Mgm−3, EC at 27°C -0.24 dSm−1 were found to be non-significantly improved in this treatment.

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Influence of Ascophyllum nodosum extract, homobrassinolide and triacontanol on fruit retention, yield and quality of mango

Journal of Environmental Biology ◽

10.22438/jeb/42/4/mrn-1541 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 42 (4) ◽

pp. 1085-1091

Author(s):

A. Dash ◽

◽

D. Samant ◽

D.K. Dash ◽

S.N. Dash ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Fruit Quality ◽

Foliar Application ◽

Block Design ◽

Ascophyllum Nodosum ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

Fruit Weight ◽

Fruit Growth ◽

Yield And Quality ◽

Randomized Block Design

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of foliar application of Ascophyllum nodosum extract, homobrassinolide, and triacontanol for improving fruit retention, yield, and quality in mango. Methodology: The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with 10 treatments, comprising Ascophyllum nodosum extract (1000, 3000, and 5000 ppm), homobrassinolide (0.1, 0.3, and 0.5 ppm), triacontanol (1, 3, and 5 ppm), and water as control. Treatments were foliar sprayed at panicle initiation, pea, and marble stages of fruit growth. Observations were recorded on flowering, fruiting, yield, and fruit quality parameters. Results: All the treatments of Ascophyllum nodosum extract and triacontanol exhibited significant improvement in fruit retention, fruit weight, yield, and fruit quality parameters over control. However, 3000 and 5000 ppm Ascophyllum nodosum extract treatments outperformed all the treatments of triacontanol. Plants sprayed with 5000 ppm Ascophyllum nodosum extract recorded the maximum value for fruit retention (48.15, 36.74, 29.48, and 25.76% at 3, 6, 9, and 12 weeks after pea stage, respectively), number of fruits (133.25 per tree), fruit weight (188.84 g per fruit), and yield (25.16 kg per tree), whereas the lowest values were recorded under control. With respect to fruit quality, 3000 ppm ANE produced the fruits with the highest TSS (19.62 °B), whereas the highest TSS/acid ratio was recorded with 5000 ppm ANE (62.29) treatment. Interpretation: In mango, foliar application of Ascophyllum nodosum extract (3000-5000 ppm) thrice at panicle initiation, pea, and marble stages of fruit growth is effective for reducing fruit drop and enhancing quantum and quality of produce.

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PENGARUH PENYAKIT KRUPUK TERHADAP HASIL DAN MUTU DELAPAN VARIETAS TEMBAKAU VIRGINIA

Jurnal Penelitian Tanaman Industri ◽

10.21082/jlittri.v6n2.2000.33-36 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 33

Author(s):

GEMBONG DALMADIYO ◽

MOCH. AMIR KARTAMIDJAJA

Keyword(s):

Block Design ◽

Susceptible Variety ◽

Diseased Plant ◽

Yield And Quality ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Resistant Varieties ◽

Tobacco Seedlings ◽

Grade Index ◽

Leaf Curl Disease

The effect of tobacco curl disease on the yield and quality of eight Virginia tobacco varietiesTobacco leaf curl disease is one of the important diseases on Virginia tobacco which especially occurs in dry condition. The use of resistant varieties is one of the most effective way to control the disease. This experiment was lo evaluate the effect of tobacco curl disease on tobacco varieties (DB 101, Coker 319, Coker 176, Coker 48, Coker 86, and Coker 371 Gold) and two promising lines (T.45/T.65 and T.45/T.69). The experiment was conducted in Pekuwon, Sumberrejo, Bojonegoro from April to October 1997. The experiment was arranged in randomized block design with three replications. The tobacco seedlings wee transplanted in 0.9 m x 0.6 m spacing and 9.0 m x 9.0 m plot size. The fertilizer dosage applied are 300 kg ZA + 108 kg SP-36 + 156 kg ZK per ha The parameters observed including percentage of diseased plant, productive leaves, as well as the yield and quality of leaves. The esults showed that Coker 371 Gold variety showed the lowest disease percentage (6.89%), decrease in productive leaves was high (71.86%), Whereas the two promising lines, were T.45/T.6S and T.45/T.69 showed that the percentage of diseased plants wee not significantly different compared with DB 101, Coker 319, and Coker 48, but the decrease in productive leaves was lower. The yield of these promising lines were 10.12-10.30 kg/81 m!, grade indexes 86.04-87.27, and crop indexes are 88.31-88.63. Coker 176 was the most susceptible variety. The percentage of diseased plant, flue- cured yield, grade index, and crop index on Coker 176 wee 42.67%, 7.77 kg/81 m!, 86.09, and 66.89, respectively.

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Plant Factors for Irrigating Mixed Turfgrass and Shrub Landscapes in a Humid Environment

HortTechnology ◽

10.21273/horttech.25.3.322 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 322-329

Author(s):

Tim R. Pannkuk

Keyword(s):

Water Conservation ◽

Sandy Loam ◽

Block Design ◽

Drainage System ◽

Sprinkler System ◽

Vegetative Cover ◽

Soil Leachate ◽

Soil Moisture Sensors ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Loam Soil

Landscape water conservation methods and techniques contribute to managing water resources. Use of reference evapotranspiration (ETo) data and landscape coefficients is one method that needs further development. Local ETo data and actual plant water use were used to calculate plant factors (PFs) for three model landscapes composed of mixtures of turfgrass and shrubs. Model landscapes using a sandy loam soil included st. augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum), privet (Ligustrum japonicum), dwarf burford holly (Ilex cornuta ‘Burfordii Nana’), and dwarf yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria ‘Nana’) at three ratios of turfgrass to shrub vegetative cover: 80:20, 50:50, and 20:80. Soil was placed into inground lysimeters in a complete randomized block design with soil moisture sensors and a drainage system. Lysimeters were irrigated with a sprinkler system, and water was applied at a rate of 100% replacement of ETo minus precipitation. Lysimeter soil leachate was collected from the drainage system and quantified. After 2 years, the PF of 20:80 and 50:50 turfgrass/shrub combination were greater than the PF of the 80:20 combination. Plant factors for the 80:20, 50:50, and 20:80 turfgrass:shrub combinations were 0.68, 0.97, and 1.01, respectively. There were no seasonal differences in PFs. Total growing season leachate depth over 2 years was 63.4, 30.7, and 12.6 mm for 80:20, 50:50, and 20:80, respectively. Further work on PFs should include other plant combinations, and evaluation in other climatic zones.

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Efficacy of Different Types of Composts on Growth, Yield and Quality Parameters of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) cv. Kashi Pragati

Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Biosciences ◽

10.18782/2582-2845.8768 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 163-168

Author(s):

Vaibhav Sharma ◽

Keyword(s):

Block Design ◽

Growth Yield ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

Abelmoschus Esculentus ◽

Biogas Slurry ◽

Rabi Season ◽

Yield And Quality ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Different Types

The experiment entitled “Efficacy of different types of Composts on growth, yield and quality parameters of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) cv. Kashi Pragati” was conducted during Rabi season of the year 2020-2021 on experimental farm of Department of Horticulture, AKS University, Satna (M.P.). The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with three replicated 12 treatments viz., T0: Without compost (Control), T1: 100% Vermicompost + 100% Biogas slurry compost, T2: 100% Vermicompost + 100% Mushroom Spent compost, T3: 100% Biogas slurry compost + 100% Mushroom Spent compost, T4: 100% Vermicompost + 100% Biogas slurry compost +100% Mushroom Spent compost, T5: 100% Vermicompost + 50% Biogas slurry compost, T6: 100% Vermicompost + 50% Mushroom Spent compost, T7: 100% Biogas slurry compost + 50% Vermicompost, T8: 100% Biogas slurry compost + 50% Mushroom Spent compost, T9: 100% Mushroom Spent compost + 50% Vermicompost, T10: 100% Mushroom Spent compost + 50% Biogas slurry compost, T11: 50% Vermicompost + 50% Biogas slurry compost +50% Mushroom Spent compost. The results reveal that increase in Composts level had significant response on vegetative growth yield and quality of Okra. The treatment T4-100%Vermicompost +100% Biogas slurry compost +100% Mushroom Spent compost was found to be the best treatment among the different treatments with growth, yield and quality for Okra under satna condition.

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Subsoiling and Its Effects on Root Yield and Quality of `Beauregard'

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.35.4.569f ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

pp. 569F-570

Author(s):

W.R. Jester ◽

B. Taylor ◽

J.R. Schultheis ◽

D.E. Adams

Keyword(s):

Sandy Loam ◽

Block Design ◽

Statistical Design ◽

The Other ◽

Yield Increase ◽

Yield And Quality ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Design For All ◽

Dry Conditions ◽

Root Quality

Five studies were conducted from 1997 to 1999 to determine the effects of subsoiling on root quality (i.e., root length and shape) and on yield of `Beauregard' sweetpotato. The statistical design for all five studies was a completely randomized block design with six replications (four in Goldsboro in 1997). All studies were conducted on Norfolk fine sandy loam soils. Two studies were done in 1997, one in Kinston and the other in Goldsboro, N.C.; two studies in 1998, one in Kinston and the other in Goldsboro; and one in 1999 in Kinston, N.C. Common treatments in the studies consisted of no subsoiling, V shank subsoil, 30 cm below row (56 cm from peaked ridge) and V shank subsoil, 46 cm below row (71 cm from peaked ridge). Roots were longer, had more creases, and were more misshapen due to ripping (regardless of subsoiling depth) in the 1997 Kinston test. No differences were detected in root quality due to subsoiling in the other four tests. Marketable and total yields were increased in both tests in 1997 with subsoiling; however, a similar yield increase was not obtained with subsoiling in 1998 and 1999. Jumbo yields were increased in Kinston in 1997 and Goldsboro in 1998 with subsoiling; the better response was obtained with 30-cm-depth subsoiling. Jumbo yields in 1999 were the same regardless of treatment. Canner and cull yields were similar in all tests across treatments. Yields may be increased with subsoiling in certain circumstances (i.e, drought or soils with hard pans), and can result in more off-shape roots and longer roots. It appears from these studies that yields may be increased with subsoiling; however, more off-shape roots may be produced, especially under dry conditions or where fields are not routinely subsoiled.

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