Vol. 12, Issue 7 (2023)

Author(s):
Pavani K, Srinivasulu B, Madhumathi C, Sivarama Krishna VNP, Padmaja VV and Sireesha Y

Abstract:
Banana (Musa spp.) is a member of the Musaceae family and one of the world's most significant tropical fruit plants. In comparison to other seasonal fruits, it is the most popular fruit farmed in the country due to its high energy, dietary quality, affordability, and year-round availability. An experiment was set up at COH, Anantharajupeta with different phytohormones and micronutrient to study different growth parameters. Results revealed that the treatment combination Homobrassinolide@3ppm + Ferrous sulphate @0.2% (P5M2) recorded the highest pseudo stem height (164.95, 165.32 and 165.13 cm), pseudo stem girth 65.73, 65.37 and 65.55 cm) lowest number of days taken for emergence to full unfurl (7.71, 7.74 and 7.72.), days taken to shooting (182.80, 184.95 and 183.88) and days taken to produce flag leaf (172.80, 174.95 and 173.88) in Banana cv. Grand Naine.