Binu Thomas
Regulation of Major Plant Nutrients and Organic Matter for Improving the Nutritive Quality of Banana Grown in Laterite Soils - Vellanikkara Department Of Soil Science And Agricultural Chemistry,College Of Horticulture 1999
An investigation was taken to study the regulation of major plant nutrients
and organic matter for improving the nutritive qualities of banana. The expriment
was laid out at Banana Research Station, Kannara, Kerala Agricultural University
during the period 1996-97.
The result of this study revealed that application of fertilizer and organic
matter is essential for getting better yield and quality of banana. All the food
nutrients studied were increased by the application of fertilizer and hence the quality
is much improved. Regarding bunch yield the fertilizer dose of 12.5 kg FYM,
200: 125:300 g N, P205 and K20 per plant obtained maximum yield. The treatments
receiving medium level of FYM and nitrogen recorded higher content of
carbohydrate. Protein content of banana was increased by the application nitrogen
and potassium. Application of farmyard manure enhanced the fat content of banana.
Sugar content of the banana fruit is increased by the application of nitrogenous and
potassium fertilizers. Acidity is increased by the application of farmyard manure and
nitrogen. Nitrate accumulation in banana was high in plots receiving highest dose of
nitrogen. Nitrogenous fertilizers increased the carotene content of banana. Fertilizer
application enhances the total mineral content of banana due to increased uptake
and availability of nutrients. Fibre content was high in fertilized plots compared to
absolute control. The nitrogen content of edible portions of banana was high in plots
receiving higher doses of nitrogen. The treatment T6 and T\3 which received highest
dose of phosphorus (200 g/plant) recorded highest content of phosphorus. Vitamin
C content was enhanced by the application of nitrogenous fertilizer and farmyard
manure. Correlation studies revealed that the content of l1ajor nutrients in soil at 2,
4 and 6 months after planting has got much influence on the quality parameters
studied. Hence fertilizers should be applied in split doses commencing from 2
months after planting. Path coefficient analysis revealed that the direct effect of the
three major nutrients on quality parameters was maximum at 6 months after
planting. The direct effects at 2 months after planting and 4 months after planting
were also significant. This indicated that the requirement of these nutrients is
essential through out the growth of the plant.
631.4 / BIN/RE
Regulation of Major Plant Nutrients and Organic Matter for Improving the Nutritive Quality of Banana Grown in Laterite Soils - Vellanikkara Department Of Soil Science And Agricultural Chemistry,College Of Horticulture 1999
An investigation was taken to study the regulation of major plant nutrients
and organic matter for improving the nutritive qualities of banana. The expriment
was laid out at Banana Research Station, Kannara, Kerala Agricultural University
during the period 1996-97.
The result of this study revealed that application of fertilizer and organic
matter is essential for getting better yield and quality of banana. All the food
nutrients studied were increased by the application of fertilizer and hence the quality
is much improved. Regarding bunch yield the fertilizer dose of 12.5 kg FYM,
200: 125:300 g N, P205 and K20 per plant obtained maximum yield. The treatments
receiving medium level of FYM and nitrogen recorded higher content of
carbohydrate. Protein content of banana was increased by the application nitrogen
and potassium. Application of farmyard manure enhanced the fat content of banana.
Sugar content of the banana fruit is increased by the application of nitrogenous and
potassium fertilizers. Acidity is increased by the application of farmyard manure and
nitrogen. Nitrate accumulation in banana was high in plots receiving highest dose of
nitrogen. Nitrogenous fertilizers increased the carotene content of banana. Fertilizer
application enhances the total mineral content of banana due to increased uptake
and availability of nutrients. Fibre content was high in fertilized plots compared to
absolute control. The nitrogen content of edible portions of banana was high in plots
receiving higher doses of nitrogen. The treatment T6 and T\3 which received highest
dose of phosphorus (200 g/plant) recorded highest content of phosphorus. Vitamin
C content was enhanced by the application of nitrogenous fertilizer and farmyard
manure. Correlation studies revealed that the content of l1ajor nutrients in soil at 2,
4 and 6 months after planting has got much influence on the quality parameters
studied. Hence fertilizers should be applied in split doses commencing from 2
months after planting. Path coefficient analysis revealed that the direct effect of the
three major nutrients on quality parameters was maximum at 6 months after
planting. The direct effects at 2 months after planting and 4 months after planting
were also significant. This indicated that the requirement of these nutrients is
essential through out the growth of the plant.
631.4 / BIN/RE