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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Impact of foliar micronutrient application on yield and economic returns of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]
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Ramila Chaudhari, JM Vashi, Jeel Kanani
Abstract
This research study was conducted at the Regional Horticultural Research Station, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, and Gujarat during summer, 2024. The research experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with nine treatments, each replicated thrice, to assess the impact of foliar micronutrient application on yield and economic returns of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]. The treatments included T1 - Ammonium molybdate @ 0.1 % , T2 - Boric acid @ 0.2 %, T3 - Zinc sulphate @ 0.5 %, T4 - Copper sulphate @ 0.5 %, T5 - Ferrous sulphate @ 0.5 %, T6 - Manganese sulphate @ 0.5 %, T7 - General grade – IV (Fe-2.0, Mn-0.5, Zn-4.0, Cu-0.3 and B-0.5) @ 1.5 %, T8 - General grade - IV @ 1.5 % + T3 and T9 - Control (No spray). Among all treatments, T₈ significantly improved pod length (10.97 cm), pod girth (5.77 cm), number of pods per plant (19.67), pod weight per plant (195.20 g), pod yield per net plot (7.03 kg) and pod yield per hectare (14.47 t). It also resulted highest net income (₹3,11,391/ha) and benefit-cost ratio (2.48) when applied as foliar sprays at 25 DAS and 40 DAS compared to control.
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Pages:12-14
How to cite this article:
Ramila Chaudhari, JM Vashi, Jeel Kanani "Impact of foliar micronutrient application on yield and economic returns of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] ". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 12-14
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