Survey on quality and yield parameters of pomegranate orchards along with the correlation coefficient of soil parameters among the quality of fruits and leaf nutrient status in Jalna district

Abstract

Nutrient depletion has become more pronounced consequent to other exploitation of natural resources to meet the food requirement in view of an ever-increasing population. It is therefore important to examine the fertility status of soils from time to time. A systematic investigation was conducted on soil fertility status of the low and high yielding pomegranate orchards in Jalna district. Fifty pomegranate orchards were surveyed during 2016-17. The yield of pomegranate fruits obtained from selected pomegranate orchard was in between 7.82 t ha-1 to 45.67 t ha-1 with an average 23.23 t ha-1. TSS and reducing sugar were positively significant with CaCO3 and soil pH, respectively. Leaf Mn was showed positive and significant relation with exchangeable Na+s and Zn content of soil. The better management practices by the farmers ensure higher yields.