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Online ISSN : 2319-7706 Issues : 12 per year Publisher : Excellent Publishers Email : editorijcmas@gmail.com / submit@ijcmas.com Editor-in-chief: Dr.M.Prakash Index Copernicus ICV 2018: 95.39 NAAS RATING 2020: 5.38 |
Micro nutrient play important role for better growth, Vigour flowering and fruiting in citrus tree. Micronutrient deficiency is wide spread in the existing orchards. In this investigation, effect of micro nutrients on growth, vigor and fruit weight of Nagpur Mandarin (Citrus reticulate Blanco) in Satpura Plateau. Experiments were conducted in Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Zonal Agriculture Research Station, Mohagaon Farm, Sausar Block of Chhindwara District of Madhya Pradesh during 2015 with varying in soil properties and agro-climatic conditions. Plants at both sites were subjected to foliar spray. The spray was applied twice: once at pea stage and gravel stage. There were 15 treatments for foliar spray of Zn, Cu, Fe and Mo in combinations. Foliar application of CuSo4 (0.4 % Spray) at pea stage and gravel stage increased the fruit retention to the extent of 46 % as compared to control 23 % only.