Effect of different levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium on growth, yield and quality of mango cv. Fazli.
Banik B. C., Sen S. K., Bose T. K.
Author Affiliation: Department of Horticulture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Kalyani 741235, India.
Environment and Ecology 15 : 269-271
Abstract : A study was carried out at the Mango Research Centre at Mathurapur, West Bengal, India. Three rates of N and K (500, 1000 and 1500 g/plant annually) and one of P (500 g/plant) were applied in 2 split doses to 15-year-old cv. Fazli trees in a factorial experiment. High N and low K (1500 and 500 g/plant, respectively) promoted vegetative growth as indicated by plant height, trunk girth and plant spread. High N and K (both 1500 g/plant) promoted fruiting. Fruit quality (in terms of TSS, sugar content and acidity) was best following application of 1000 g N, 500 g P2O5 and 1500 g K2O/plant.