Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Asif M Rather, Sumati Narayan, Khursheed Hussain, Farooq A Khan, Shakeel A Mir, Ajaz A Malik and Javaid I A Bhat

Abstract:
To study the efficacy of nanofertilizers in chilli, an experiment was carried out during the year 2020 and 2021. The experiment was conducted at the experimental field of division of vegetable science, SKUAST- Kashmir, Shalimar Srinagar during Kharif 2020 and Kharif 2021 with an objective of assessing the effectiveness of nanofertilizers (Nitrogen, Zinc and Copper) for enhancing growth attributes of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.), variety Kashmir Long-1. The experiment was carried out in randomized block design with twenty seven treatments and three replications. Foliar application of the nanofertilizers was done thrice at three different stages of crop growth. Out of the 27 treatment combinations T₁₉ (N @ 4 ml/l + Cu @ 2 ml/l + Zn @ 2ml/l) was found best with regard to growth parameters of chilli. The results under such treatment were significantly higher for plant height (73.77cm), plant spread (63.11cm), number of branches (10.45) and leaf area (41.07 cm²).