Growth Substances and Zinc on Litchi Fruit Drop
Year: 1973
Type: article
Abstract: Zinc sulphate, mixed with hydrated lime, was sprayed on new growth flush. Three sprayings of growth substances—Napthaleinacetic acid (NAA) and 2,4-dichloro-phenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) were done after fruit set at weekly intervals to check fruit drop in ‘Purbi’ litchi. The results show that both NAA at 10 ppm and 2,4-D at 15 ppm in combination with 1.0 per cent zinc sulphate gave significantly more fruit retention at harvest. 2,4-D at 20 ppm induced injurious effect killing a large number of fruits.
Source: Indian Journal of Horticulture
Authors: M. N. Hoda, N. B. Syamal, V. S. Chhonkar
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2278004933