Technologies
Title: | Foliar application of boric acid to boost yield of Cucurbitaceous crops cost effectively in Red soils |
Area: | Agricultural Sciences |
Sub Area: | Cucurbitaceous crops |
Focus Area: | Agriculture |
Developing Agency: | Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru |
Technology Readiness Index: | Technology developed |
Email: | director.iihr@icar.gov.in |
| Website Link : | https://iihr.res.in/foliar-application-boric-acid-boost-yield-cucurbitaceous-crops-cost-effectively-red-soils |
Brief Description
Description : | Boric acid at 25 ppm concentration applied as foliar spray thrice prior to early fruiting. Pollen health is improved by foliar supplement of boron through boric acid. Marked increase in vigour of the vine, fruit set and size of fruit. leading to enhance yield over 25-35%. |