Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Dr. SC Jadhav, Dr. Pooja S Sawant, BC Jadhav and Dr. SS More

Abstract:
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) belongs to family Apiaceae is a native of Mediterranean region and is extensively grown in India. In order to study the influence of zinc and copper on soil properties, nutrient uptake and yield of coriander the present investigation was undertaken. The highest yield of 11.18 t ha^-1 of coriander was obtained with the application of 0.5 percent ZnSO₄ through foliar spray along with 100 percent RDF (T₅). However, the yield of coriander (10.56 t ha^-1) with the soil application of ZnSO₄ @ 20 kg ha^-1 along with 100 percent RDF (T₆) which is at par with the treatment T_5. The application of ZnSO₄ @ 20 kg ha^-1 along with 100 percent RDF (T₆) showed highest sulphur and zinc content (23.21 and 1.71 mg kg^-1) in soil. The highest sulphur and zinc uptake (4.24 kg ha^-1 and 184.19 g ha^-1 respectively) of coriander was obtained with the application T₆ treatment. While, the highest copper content (4.40 mg kg^-1) in soil and uptake (63.58 g ha^-1) of coriander was obtained with the application of 20 kg ha^-1 CuSO₄ along with 100 percent RDF (T₁₀).Thus, the application of ZnSO₄ @ 0.5 percent foliar spray along with 100 percent RDF or the soil application of ZnSO₄ @ 20 kg ha^-1 along with 100 percent RDF to coriander crop significantly increase the yield, influence the nutrient uptake by the plant and the available nutrient status of the soil.