Vol. 10, Issue 11 (2021)

Author(s):
Nivedita Nidhi, VM Prasad and Vijay Bahadur

Abstract:
The present investigation entitled “Effect of different mulching materials on growth and yield of Guava (Psidium guajava L.)” was undertaken at the Experimental Central Orchard of Department of Horticulture, Naini, Agriculture Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj, during the year 2020-2021 with the Following findings in Randomized Block Design (RBD) having different six mulching materials with 3 plant. From the present investigation it is concluded that the mulching materials of T₀ without mulch (based on the moisture), T₁ grass, T₂ paddy,T₃ sugarcane trash, T₄ white plastic and T₅ black plastic with the different mulching materials is best suited and beneficial for the plant growth, flowering, fruit yield and quality of guava fruit. Application of T₅ black plastic was found best in respect of vegetative growth, flowering fruit yield and quality parameters of guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Allahabad Safeda.