Vol. 11, Issue 6 (2022)

Author(s):
Bhosale SS, Dr. Dhakare BB, Dr. Jadhav SB, Dr. Kulkarni SS and Dr. Joshi VR

Abstract:
This paper presents, research results on effect of nutrient application in split doses on yield characters under high density planting of mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Kesar was undertaken at Instructional cum Research farm, Department of Horticulture, MPKV., Rahuri Dist. Ahmednagar during the year 2019-20 and 2020-21. The experiment was laid out in the Randomised block Design (RBD) with five treatments and four replications and three plant served as a treatment unit (plant/replication). The application of nutrients in split doses (F₁ -F₅) significantly influence the yield parameters in high density planting of mango. Maximum fruit weight (241.28 g), number of fruit (61.05), fruit yield (14.73 kg/plant and 12.27 t/ha), length (11.10 cm) and diameter (7.08 cm) were observed at F­₄ (50% NPK at initial stage, 50% P at one month before flowering, 20% N and K at Peanut stage, 20% N and K at Marble stage, 10% N and K at Egg stage) whereas minimum was observed at control F­₅ (Control- Recommended dose of fertilizers- 50% N and 100% P & K at initial stage and 50% N at one month before flowering).