Effect of solarized potting mixture on growth of black pepper (Piper nigrum 1.) rooted cuttings in the nursery
DSpice at Indian Institute of Spices Research
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THANKAMANI, C K
DINESH, R EAPEN, S J KUMAR, A KANDIANNAN, K MATHEW, P A |
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2010-08-09T06:29:11Z
2010-08-09T06:29:11Z 2008 |
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Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops Vol. 17 (2) : 103-108 (2008)
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Solarized potting mixture in combination with nutrients and biocontrol agents was evaluated for production of vigorous disease free rooted cuttings of black pepper. Plants raised in solarized potting mixture had better growth than plants raised in nonsolarized potting mixture (soil, sand, and farm yard manure 2:1:1proportion). Among the various treatments, plants raised in solarized potting mixture with recommended nutrients (urea, superphosphate, potash and magnesium sulphate 4:3:2:1) showed significant increase in number of leaves(S.3), length of roots (20cm), leaf area (177cm2), nutrient contents and biomass (3.7g pI-I). The results indicated the superiority of solarized potting mixture for reducing the incidence of diseases besides yielding vigorous planting material. Cost of production of rooted cuttings with biocontrol agents was found to be cheaper in the case of rooted black pepper cuttings raised in solarized potting mixture. Bio control agents or bio fertilizers can be mixed with solarized potting mixture. |
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en
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Indian Society for Spices
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Black pepper
cost potting mixture solarization disease |
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Effect of solarized potting mixture on growth of black pepper (Piper nigrum 1.) rooted cuttings in the nursery
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Article
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