Effect of foliar application of zinc and boron on seed cotton yield and economics in cotton-wheat cropping pattern
2011
Ali, L. (Adaptive Research Farm, Vehari (Pakistan)) | Ali, M. (Adaptive Research Farm, Vehari (Pakistan)) | Mohyuddin, Q. (Adaptive Research Farm, Vehari (Pakistan))
Influence of foliar application of zinc (Zn) and boron (B) on seed cotton yield was investigated at Adaptive Research Farm, Vehari, Pakistan during 2007 and 2008. Seven treatments of Zn+B viz. 0.00+0.00, 0.75+0.00, 0.00+1.00, 0.75+1.00, 1.50+0.00, 0.00+2.00 and 1.50+2.00 kg per hectare were applied as zinc sulphate and boric acid, respectively. The results revealed that foliar application of Zn and B @ 0.75+1.00 kg proved as the best balanced fertilizer dose for higher seed cotton yield (2183.68 kg/ha) along with recommended dose of 170-57-62 kg NPK per hectare with higher number of bolls (26.7/plant) and boll weight (2.97g). The value cost ratio was the highest (8.93) when Zn was applied @ 1.50 kg. The data indicated significant relationship (R 2=0.91; 0.97, n=7) among boll number, boll weight and seed cotton yield.
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