For Pineapple plant crop, a dose of 12 g and 16 g N / plant was recommended under irrigated and rainfed conditions respectively. K2O at 12 g / plant was advocated for irrigated as well as rainfed crops. | |
For irrigated and rainfed ratoon pineapple, N at 10 and 12 g / plant respectively were optimum. Nitrogen is to be applied in six split doses, between two and twelve months after planting. Potash is to be applied in two splits 2 and 6 months after plantin | |
Dogridge identified as the best rootstock for drought and salinity resistance in table grape varieties | |
Bud dormancy during October pruning in grapes was overcome by the use of Hydrogen Cynamide and thiourea | |
Use of Brassinolide 1 ppm and CPPU 2.5 ppm with suitable crop regulation and canopy management practices were recommended for producing export quality grapes | |
Optimum irrigation scheduling based on soil moisture availability for banana and papaya under conventional irrigation methods standardized | |
Technology for saving water by 25-35% through drip irrigation over conventional irrigation methods for banana, grapes and pomegranate achieved | |
High-density planting recommendations for pineapple under various agro-climatic conditions were evolved | |
Synchronized flowering in Kew Pineapple induced with application of 25 ppm ethephon in combination with 2% urea and 0.04% calcium carbonate | |
Spacing of 1.2 m x 1.8 m (4629 plants/ha) is best for maximizing fruit yield (146 t/ha over three year period) for cv. Coorg Honey Dew papaya | |