Standardization of planting systems for high density orcharding in mango (Mangifera indica L.) cv. Dashehari under Tarai region of Uttarakhand.
Singh A. K., Singh C. P., Shant Lal
Author Affiliation: Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar 263 145 (U. S. Nagar, Uttarakhand), India.
International Journal of Basic and Applied Agricultural Research 13 : 27-30
Abstract : A field experiment was conducted during the years 2007 to 2011 to study the performance of mango cv. Dashehari under five systems of planting viz. Square (100 plants ha-1), Hedgerow (167 plants ha-1), Double Hedgerow (222 plants ha-1), Paired (133 plants ha-1) and Cluster: cluster of four plants (178 plants ha-1). The mango blocks under different systems of planting were raised in a randomized block design with four replication in the year 1999. The performance of mango in terms in vegetative growth, yield and quality parameters was assessed during the year 2007 to 2011. On the basis of 5 years pooled data, it was noted that the vegetative growth in terms of tree height (3.53 m) was found lower under Double Hedgerow system, whereas its higher value (4.07 m) was observed under Paired system of planting. The higher fruit yield on ha-1 basis (3478.67 kg ha-1) fruit weight (129.88 g) and length (100.5 mm) was recorded in those fruits which were obtained from the trees grown under Double Hedgerow system, whereas, the diameter (54.95 mm) was recorded under Square system of planting. The best quality fruits in terms of lower acidity (0.27%), higher pulp: peel ratio (5.86), T.S.S (19.63°B) and shelf life (8.13 days) were obtained from the trees subjected to Double Hedgerow system. Thus, it may be concluded from the present investigation that the Double Hedgerow system may be the efficient planting system for increasing the productivity and quality of mango fruits.