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Improving the Yield of ‘Chok Anan’ (MA 224) Mango with Potassium Nitrate Foliar Sprays

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Unsynchronized flowering behavior and low fruit set are phenomenon that resulted in low production of mango fruit. The effects of a chemical inducing substance, potassium nitrate (KNO3), on enhancement of flowering on the mango clone ‘Chok Anan’ (MA 224) and, ultimately, the fruit production were studied. Initially, 12-month-old and 5-year-old mango trees were sprayed with 1%, 2%, and 5% KNO3. The 5-year-old mango trees showed earlier flowering and higher fruit set with 2% KNO3 followed by 5% and 1% KNO3. However, only 1% KNO3 initiated flowering on young mango trees. In conclusion, the flowering response to KNO3 depends on the age of tree.

Source: International Journal of Fruit Science

DOI: 10.1080/15538362.2013.819182

Authors: A. Nur Afiqah, R. Nulit, Z. E. J. Hawa, Misri Kusnan

Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Universiti Putra Malaysia