Vol. 12, Issue 10 (2023)

Author(s):
Sheetal Rawat, RS Rathore, BD Sharma, Bhagchand Yadav, Priyanka Kumawat, Sneha Gupta, Kishore Kumar Das and Vandna

Abstract:
Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a valuable fruit crop known for its health benefits and adaptability to diverse climates. In the arid region of Rajasthan, pomegranate cultivation has thrived, particularly with the Bhagwa cultivar, due to its economic significance and suitability for the challenging climate. This study investigates the impact of nutrient management, involving the individual and different combinations of NPK and ZnSO₄, FeSO₄, MgSO₄, Boric acid on the physicochemical attributes of pomegranate fruit. A two-year experiment (2020-21 and 2021-22) was conducted, employing various nutrient application methods, including soil and foliar treatments. Results revealed that among the different treatments T₁₂ ZnSO₄ @ 50 g + FeSO₄ @ 50 g + MgSO₄ @ 50 g + Boric acid @ 25 g + ZnSO₄ @ 0.2% +FeSO₄ @ 0.2% + MgSO₄ @ 0.2% + Boric acid @ 0.1% superior and shows the maximum total soluble solids (TSS), sugar content and minimum titratable acidity (TA) when a combination of both soil and foliar applications was employed. These findings underscore the importance of judicious nutrient management in enhancing pomegranate quality and yield, particularly in arid regions of Rajasthan.