Effect of in-situ moisture conservation on yield and physico-chemical characteristics of mango fruits.
Ghosh S. N., Bauri F. K.
Author Affiliation: Department of Fruits and Orchard Management, Faculty of Horticulture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur - 741 252, Nadia, West Bengal, India.
Indian Journal of Soil Conservation 30 : 258-262
Abstract : An investigation was carried out during 1995-97 on a red lateritic soil in West Bengal, India, to determine the effect of rain water harvesting on mango cv. Himsagar plants. Harvesting of rain water by opening circular trenches around trees at a distance of 6 feet and width at 9 inches, as well as depth and mulching the trenches with dry mango leaves, helped retain sufficient moisture in the soil during flowering and fruiting and resulted in an increase in yield by 71.2% compared to control. The technology gave an additional income of Rs. 272 per tree compared to control. The physico-chemical characteristics of the fruits were significantly better due to the rain-water harvesting technique.