@article{article_1121560, title={The Effects of Foliar Zinc Application on Yield and Quality Components of Pea (Pisum sativum L.) in Mediterranean Climate Conditions}, journal={Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology}, volume={12}, pages={1820–1830}, year={2022}, DOI={10.21597/jist.1121560}, author={Öncan Sümer, Feride and Yaraşır, Nermin}, keywords={Pea, foliar zinc application, seed yield, seed zinc content}, abstract={Peas are widely grown, especially in the western region of Turkey with a temperate climate. Pea cultivation <br />areas are decreasing in this region, where the Mediterranean climate is dominant. Zinc deficiency causes seed yield losses <br />in pea cultivation. This study aimed to determine the optimum foliar zinc application to improve the seed yield of the <br />widely planted pea varieties (Karina and Utrillo). For this reason, foliar application of zinc (0-30-60 kg ha-1) was carried <br />out at the beginning of the flowering period. The study was conducted in two growing seasons (2019 and 2020) at Aydin <br />Adnan Menderes University. In this study, plant height, plant stem diameter, the number of seeds per pod, pod length, 100- <br />seed weight, seed yield, seed protein content, protein yield, seed ash content, seed fibre content, seed oil content, and seed <br />zinc content were determined. According to the results obtained, the highest values for pods per plant, 100-grain weight, <br />seed yield, protein ratio, protein yield, and seed zinc content were obtained from 60 kg of zinc ha-1 in both years. However, <br />zinc foliar application did not affect the plant height or plant stem diameter in either year. Although similar values were <br />obtained regarding the characters examined among the cultivars, Karina stood out in seed yield and protein ratio, and <br />Utrillo performed better in seed zinc content. Based on the values we got, we can recommend applying a dose of 60 kg of <br />zinc per hectare per year from the leaf. }, number={3}, publisher={Igdir University}