Research Article

CaCl2 Solution Sprayed on Leaves Changes the Nutrition and Qualitative Properties of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L. cv. Hicaznar)

Volume: 31 Number: 2 June 30, 2021
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CaCl2 Solution Sprayed on Leaves Changes the Nutrition and Qualitative Properties of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L. cv. Hicaznar)

Abstract

The purpose of this experiment was to define the influence of different doses of calcium chloride (CaCl2) applications on fruit yield, some quality properties, and nutrition of plant in Hicaznar pomegranate cultivar during 2016 and 2017 in Aydın (Turkey) ecological condition. In the study, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1.0% solutions of calcium chloride (CaCl2) were applied by spraying except the control dose to the trees. The solution doses were twice applied during the fruit growing season in June and August. According to the results, fruit yield, peel thickness, fruit length, diameter, and weights were increased compared to control dose with CaCl2 applications. Foliar CaCl2 applications increased foliar Ca content by 60%. Concentrations of other plant nutrients other than N and Ca were decreased in parallel with increasing CaCl2 doses. Foliar P content was not affected in this case. As a result, the amount of CaCl2 solution to be applied to leaves in Hicaznar pomegranate was determined as 0.6%.

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Thanks

I would like to thank Mehmet Öztürk, who produces Pomegranate in Aydın province, for his support in this study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences , Horticultural Production , Soil Sciences and Ecology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2021

Submission Date

October 2, 2020

Acceptance Date

March 16, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 31 Number: 2

APA
Toprak, S. (2021). CaCl2 Solution Sprayed on Leaves Changes the Nutrition and Qualitative Properties of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L. cv. Hicaznar). Yuzuncu Yıl University Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 31(2), 418-424. https://doi.org/10.29133/yyutbd.804052
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