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Pruning and bacterial inoculation improves growth, Leaf nutrient status and productivity of Kinnow mandarin

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Amandeep Singh Brar, Manish Bakshi, Anmol, Lakshya
ยป doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.5.2024. 6477-6488

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Pruning has shown to affect the growth and productivity of the fruiting plants but the intensity of pruning has a major role to play. Also, biofertilizer application induces nutrient availability thereby enhancing the output from the orchards. Study involving effect of pruning intensities and biofertilizer application on Kinnow plants was carried out. Treatments included two pruning intensities (25% and 50%) and two types of biofertilizer applications (Azotobacter and Mycorrhiza). Various vegetative, physical and chemical parameters were evaluated. It was observed that light pruning along with application of azotobacter resulted in enhanced plant growth as well as yield and quality characteristics in Kinnow mandarin which was at par with when heavy pruning was coupled with azotobacter application and light pruning along with mycorrhiza application. The study concluded that Kinnow mandarin plants do benefit from light pruning which induces growth leading to productivity increment. The beneficial effect of biofertilizers was also evident from the results obtained.

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