Anitha L R

The present investigation entitled "Standardization of biostimulants in sapota cv. Kalipatti" was laid out in Randomized Block Design consisted of 10 treatments viz., Potassium silicate 0.1%, Potassium silicate 0.2%, Potassium silicate 0.3%, Orthosilicic acid 0.1%, Orthosilicic acid 0.2%, Orthosilicic acid 0.3%, Seaweed extract 0.1%, Seaweed extract 0.2%, Seaweed extract 0.3%, control. Spraying was done in the month of October, November and December. The results, revealed that high net returns with maximum benefit cost ratio can be obtained with application of Potassium Silicate 0.2 %. This treatment also provided better yield (t/ha) and quality fruits with maximum shelf life.