Response of Momordica charantia L. (Bitter gourd) cultivars to nitrogen levels
1995
Ali, N. | Rehman, M. | Hussain, S.A. (NWFP Agricultural Univ., Peshawar (Pakistan). Dept. of Horticulture)
The response of two bitter gourd cultivars (Tarnab Selection and Balsam Pear) to various levels of nitrogen (0, 60, 80, 100 and 120 kg/ha) was studied in the climatic zone of Peshawar. The results indicated that maximum number of female flowers (36.13) and fruit set (34.49) was recorded with 120 kg nitrogen. Individual fruit weight was more (55.26 g) with 80 kg nitrogen but the difference was non significant within treatments. Highest yield (24.90 tons/ha) was recorded with the application of 80 kg nitrogen compared to less (17.13 tons/ha) yield without nitrogen application. Differences within cultivars were non significant except for number of female flowers, fruits per plant and yield per hectare. "Tarnab Selection" had maximum number of female flowers per plant (35.05), fruits set per plant (33.98) and yield (24.77 tons/ha) compared to 30.05, 28.66 and 18.85 tons/ha respectively in "Balsam Pear". "Tarnab Selection" and 80 kg N/hectare is, therefore, recommended.
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