Boron application influenced growth, yield and fiber quality of upland cotton (Gossipium hirsutum L.) under different irrigation regimes
Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: Cotton is a major imperative cash crop crop globally including Pakistan.Among abiotic stresses, drought stress is critical that suppress plant growth, reduce crop production, low fiber quality and poor earnings for farmers.Nutrient deficiency is major factor resulting in poor crop production.Sufficient nutrient application has better capability to increase yield because it helps to plants to stand against adverse climatic conditions within the growing areas.Therefore, present study was conducted on evaluation of cultivars performance applying numerous irrigation systems and use of boron through different methods.Cultivar CIM-678 had maximum growth traits, allometry parameters and fiber quality attributes than CIM-602 which had minimum growth, allometry and fiber quality traits.Foliar application of boron and field capacity (75%) also increased plant growth, allometry and fiber traits.The interactive effects of cultivars, boron use and field capacity were improved the plant growth, yield, allometry parameter and fiber quality traits.Conclusively, CIM-678, boron foliar spray and field capacity (75%) improved the cotton crop production with excellent fiber quality traits.
Source: Pure and Applied Biology
Author: Ayaz Ahmad
Institution: Bahauddin Zakariya University
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $200
Funder: Bahauddin Zakariya University
OpenAlex ID: W3170059653