Vol. 12, Issue 2 (2023)

Author(s):
Anjali, Megha, Sudershan Mishra, SP Pachauri and SK Guru

Abstract:
Boron is an important micronutrient affecting plant growth and yield. However, boron application to crops is not a common practice. A field experiment was conducted in wheat crop at the N. E. Borlaug Crop Research Centre, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar during 2020-21 to analyse the effects of different concentrations and the time of foliar application of borax and boric acid on wheat crop. Foliar application of boron in either form significantly increased wheat yield by improving different yield attributes. Two sprays of 0.1% and 0.2% borax was found to be most effective for increasing yield and yield related parameters. Grain yield was 27.6% higher with two sprays of 0.2% borax. Total B uptake by the plant was 1.26-fold higher than control when 0.1% borax was applied at 30 and 60 days after the crop emergence.