Indian Journal of Horticulture
Year : 2000, Volume : 57, Issue : 3
First page : ( 236) Last page : ( 239)
Print ISSN : 0972-8538.

Concentration and distribution of primary nutrients in banana under fertigation

Raghupathi H.B., Srinivas K., Reddy B.M.C., Padma P.

Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta, Bangalore 560 089

Summary

The distribution of primary nutrients in different parts of banana plant as influenced by application of N and K @ 50, 100, 150 or 200 g/plant/crop given either in full drip or 50% drip or full soil was studied. The N and P concentration was highest in root and was least affected by fertigation. A steady decrease in N concentration in fruit was noticed as fruit matured. The P levels in fruit remained unaffected till maturity, The roots were the greatest repository for K followed by rhizome and stem. The K concentration was highest in fruit during early stages of development and varied widely as fruits matured.

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