Biochemical parameters of tree mulberry as influenced by different levels of secondary nutrients

Abstract

The study on “Performance of tree mulberry applied with secondary nutrients and its influence on silkworm (Bombyx mori L.)” was carried out in the established V-1 tree mulberry garden at College of Sericulture, Chintamani during 2022-23. The treatments were formulated based on the recommendation for sulphur application in mulberry and proposed the recommendation for calcium, magnesium and sulphur in the ratio of 3:1:0.9, respectively. The biochemical parameters viz., total carbohydrates (18.28%), total proteins (33.12%), total chlorophyll (2.48 mg/g), ash content (11.75%), leaf moisture content (76.76%) and moisture retention capacity (95.17%) were found higher in the mulberry trees treated with RDF+ Soil application of Ca:Mg:S :: 82.5:27.5:25 followed by treatment RDF+ Soil application of Ca:Mg:S: 66:22:20.