Santosh Barkule

The satisfactory outcome in respect to the higher graft success in sapota cv. Kalipatti with highest gross returns (Rs. 1948.5), net returns (Rs.1457) and maximum B: C ratio (2.96) was obtained in the treatment where foliar application of GA3 125 ppm and Biomix 4% applied through drenching at three times i.e., immediately after grafting, 30 DAG and 60 DAG. Further, capping with polyethylene bags of 25 cm L x 7.5 cm B and 200 guage thickness was done to the grafts immediately after grafting till 20 days after grafting. Hence it can be concluded that the application of GA3 125 ppm + Biomix 4% have significant effects on growth, success and survival of sapota grafts cv. Kalipatti under polyhouse conditions.

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.

Vegetable plays an important role in human nutrition providing vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates and fibers in the diet besides having medicinal value and provide nutritional security. Among different vegetables, cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) is one of the most important Cole vegetable rich in minerals such as potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and carbohydrates. The present low yield and quality of cauliflower, problem of soil deterioration and environment pollution due to enormous use of chemical fertilizers can be improved considerably by adoption of new horticultural techniques such as Integrated Nutrient Management. Keeping in view, the present investigation was under taken to explore the effect of inorganic fertilizers, organic manure and bio-fertilizers on growth, quality and yield of cauliflower. This book observes the effect of different nutrients alone / integrated with recommended dose of fertilizers and its levels on growth, yield and quality of cauliflower.