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VOL. 10, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Effect of foliar application of micronutrients on growth and yield attributes of cucumber (Cucumis sativus l.) under eastern Uttar Pradesh condition
Authors
Ayushi Singh, Archit Singh, Dharmendra Kumar Singh
Abstract
This study investigates the effect of foliar micronutrient application
on the growth and yield of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) under the
agro-climatic conditions of eastern Uttar Pradesh. A field experiment was
conducted during the 2023–2024 growing season at the Department of
Horticulture, Udai Pratap (Autonomous) College, Varanasi, following a
randomized block design (RBD) with three replications and seven treatments. The
treatments included different concentrations of zinc sulphate (ZnSO₄), ferrous
sulphate (FeSO₄), and boric acid, applied at 25 and 45 days after transplanting
(DAT). The results demonstrated that micronutrient application significantly
influenced key growth and yield parameters. Among the treatments, ZnSO4
at 50 ppm (T2) was the most effective, leading to significant
improvements in fruit length, fruit diameter, number of branches per plant,
number of leaves per plant, vine length, fruit weight, and total number of
fruits per plant. Moreover, T2 markedly increased total yield,
enhanced fruit shelf-life, reduced days to flowering, and minimized fruit drop.
These findings suggest that foliar application of ZnSO4 at 50 ppm is
highly beneficial for optimizing cucumber growth and yield in eastern Uttar
Pradesh condition. The study recommends ZnSO4 at 50 ppm for cucumber
growers seeking enhanced productivity and economic benefits.
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Pages:16-19
How to cite this article:
Ayushi Singh, Archit Singh, Dharmendra Kumar Singh "Effect of foliar application of micronutrients on growth and yield attributes of cucumber (<i>Cucumis sativus</i> l.) under eastern Uttar Pradesh condition". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 10, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 16-19
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