Effects of Different Levels of Boron on Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) Curd Production on Acid Soil of Malepatan, Pokhara / Adhikary, Bishnu H. in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal, Vol. 5 (2004)  

Public ISBD [article]  inNepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 5 (2004) . - 65-67 p Title : Effects of Different Levels of Boron on Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) Curd Production on Acid Soil of Malepatan, Pokhara Material Type: printed text Authors: Adhikary, Bishnu H., Author ; Ghale, M.S., Author ; Chiranjibi Adhikary, Author ; Surya P. Dahal, Author ; Durga R. Ranabhat, Author Publication Date: 2004 Article on page: 65-67 p Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Boron,  Brassica  oleracea  var.  botrytis,  curd  production Abstract: Experiments were conducted in two consecutive years (2000 and 2001) at Agricultural Research Station, Malepatan to evaluate the effects of boron levels on cauliflower curd production. A randomized complete block design with three replications was employed. Six levels of boron (0 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 15 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg borax ha-1) were tested. Fertilizers and manures were applied at the rate of 120:60:40 kg N:P2O5:K2O and 10 tons of compost per hectare in all the plots. The variety used in the experiment was Kibogiant. The growth (plant height, leaf numbers, leaf length and fresh biomass production) was affected by the boron levels. The maximum plant height (42.05 cm) was observed when the crop was supplied with 25 kg borax ha-1 which was almost 13.95 percent higher than that of non-treated control crop. Maximum leaf numbers (12.73 plant-1) and leaf length (38.91 cm) were observed when the crop was fertilized with 10 kg borax ha-1. The maximum biomass production (1.06 kg plant-1) was obtained with the crop treated with 25 kg borax ha-1. The curd size (diameter) was increased with increasing levels of borax upto 15 kg ha-1. The maximum curd diameter (10.28 cm) was produced when the crop was treated with 25 kg borax ha-1. Highly significant effect of boron levels were observed on the curd production. The two years mean showed an increasing curd production trend with increasing levels of borax application. The maximum curd weight (10.9 t ha-1) was observed when the crop was supplied with 25 kg borax ha-1. However, nonsignificant differences on curd production were observed between 15 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg borax application per hectare. Contents note: Boron, Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, curd production Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=81 [article] Effects of Different Levels of Boron on Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) Curd Production on Acid Soil of Malepatan, Pokhara [printed text] / Adhikary, Bishnu H., Author ; Ghale, M.S., Author ; Chiranjibi Adhikary, Author ; Surya P. Dahal, Author ; Durga R. Ranabhat, Author . - 2004 . - 65-67 p. Languages : English (eng) in Nepal Agriculture Research Journal > Vol. 5 (2004) . - 65-67 p Keywords: Boron,  Brassica  oleracea  var.  botrytis,  curd  production Abstract: Experiments were conducted in two consecutive years (2000 and 2001) at Agricultural Research Station, Malepatan to evaluate the effects of boron levels on cauliflower curd production. A randomized complete block design with three replications was employed. Six levels of boron (0 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 15 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg borax ha-1) were tested. Fertilizers and manures were applied at the rate of 120:60:40 kg N:P2O5:K2O and 10 tons of compost per hectare in all the plots. The variety used in the experiment was Kibogiant. The growth (plant height, leaf numbers, leaf length and fresh biomass production) was affected by the boron levels. The maximum plant height (42.05 cm) was observed when the crop was supplied with 25 kg borax ha-1 which was almost 13.95 percent higher than that of non-treated control crop. Maximum leaf numbers (12.73 plant-1) and leaf length (38.91 cm) were observed when the crop was fertilized with 10 kg borax ha-1. The maximum biomass production (1.06 kg plant-1) was obtained with the crop treated with 25 kg borax ha-1. The curd size (diameter) was increased with increasing levels of borax upto 15 kg ha-1. The maximum curd diameter (10.28 cm) was produced when the crop was treated with 25 kg borax ha-1. Highly significant effect of boron levels were observed on the curd production. The two years mean showed an increasing curd production trend with increasing levels of borax application. The maximum curd weight (10.9 t ha-1) was observed when the crop was supplied with 25 kg borax ha-1. However, nonsignificant differences on curd production were observed between 15 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg borax application per hectare. Contents note: Boron, Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, curd production Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=81

Effects on the Plant Growth and Fruit Production of Guava (Psidium guajava) to Different Levels of Manures and Fertilizers in Acid Soil of Malepatan / Adhikary, Bishnu H.

Public ISBD Title : Effects on the Plant Growth and Fruit Production of Guava (Psidium guajava) to Different Levels of Manures and Fertilizers in Acid Soil of Malepatan Material Type: printed text Authors: Adhikary, Bishnu H., Author ; P. R. Bhurtyal, Author ; Chiranjibi Adhikary, Author ; B. B. Baniya, Author ; Surya P. Dahal, Author Publication Date: 2004 General note: In: Proc. Of Abstracts, pp 72-73.Fourth National Conference on Science and Technology organized by RONAST held March 23-26, 2004, Kathmandu, Nepal (Full paper 10 p). Languages : English (eng) Abstract: Manurial experiments were conducted on 3 years old guava (Psidium guajava var. Pokhara local) plants in acid soils (4.8 pH) of Agricultural Research Station, Malepatan during the years 2001 to 2003. Six levels of fertilizers (NPK) along with compost were applied toguava trees. The experiment was designed in RCBD and was replicated 4 times. The fertilizers and manures were applied twice by splitting the given doses and were continued for the following two years. The effect of fertilizers and manures on the plant growth and fruit characters were studied. The results revealed that branch and bud length were significantly affected by the levels of manures and fertilizers. Maximum branch length of 74 cm was obtained when the guava trees were fertilized with 390:480: 390 g of N, P2O5 and K2O, applied along with 25 kg compost per tree. Highest bud length increase of 35.46mm was observed when the crop was treated only with 50 kg compost/tree. Non-significant effect on increase in branch girth and in production of new branch numbers was observed. Similarly, non-significant effect onplant height increase and leaf number production was observed, however they were found increased with increasing levels of fertilizer application. Fruit size 9diameter) was significantly increased(27.41 mm) when the crop was fertilized with 390:480:390 g N,P2O5 and K2o plus 25 kg compost per tree along with multiplex spray. Fruit number and fruit length were not affected by the fertilizer and manure levels. The highest fruit yield (10 fruit wt) of 337 g was obtained when the crop was fertilized with 390;480:390 g N, P2O5 and K2O along with 25 kg compost/tree and 2-3 ml of multiplex spray. Non-significant difference was observed between multiplex spray or without spray at the same level of manure and fertilizer application. iT is suggested to apply higher dose of fertilizer (390;480:390 g N, P2O5 and K2O along with 50kg compost/tree) for better guava harvest. Effects on the Plant Growth and Fruit Production of Guava (Psidium guajava) to Different Levels of Manures and Fertilizers in Acid Soil of Malepatan [printed text] / Adhikary, Bishnu H., Author ; P. R. Bhurtyal, Author ; Chiranjibi Adhikary, Author ; B. B. Baniya, Author ; Surya P. Dahal, Author . - 2004. In: Proc. Of Abstracts, pp 72-73.Fourth National Conference on Science and Technology organized by RONAST held March 23-26, 2004, Kathmandu, Nepal (Full paper 10 p). Languages : English (eng) Abstract: Manurial experiments were conducted on 3 years old guava (Psidium guajava var. Pokhara local) plants in acid soils (4.8 pH) of Agricultural Research Station, Malepatan during the years 2001 to 2003. Six levels of fertilizers (NPK) along with compost were applied toguava trees. The experiment was designed in RCBD and was replicated 4 times. The fertilizers and manures were applied twice by splitting the given doses and were continued for the following two years. The effect of fertilizers and manures on the plant growth and fruit characters were studied. The results revealed that branch and bud length were significantly affected by the levels of manures and fertilizers. Maximum branch length of 74 cm was obtained when the guava trees were fertilized with 390:480: 390 g of N, P2O5 and K2O, applied along with 25 kg compost per tree. Highest bud length increase of 35.46mm was observed when the crop was treated only with 50 kg compost/tree. Non-significant effect on increase in branch girth and in production of new branch numbers was observed. Similarly, non-significant effect onplant height increase and leaf number production was observed, however they were found increased with increasing levels of fertilizer application. Fruit size 9diameter) was significantly increased(27.41 mm) when the crop was fertilized with 390:480:390 g N,P2O5 and K2o plus 25 kg compost per tree along with multiplex spray. Fruit number and fruit length were not affected by the fertilizer and manure levels. The highest fruit yield (10 fruit wt) of 337 g was obtained when the crop was fertilized with 390;480:390 g N, P2O5 and K2O along with 25 kg compost/tree and 2-3 ml of multiplex spray. Non-significant difference was observed between multiplex spray or without spray at the same level of manure and fertilizer application. iT is suggested to apply higher dose of fertilizer (390;480:390 g N, P2O5 and K2O along with 50kg compost/tree) for better guava harvest.