EFFECT OF NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT THROUGH ORGANIC SOURCES ON THE PRODUCTIVITY OF GUAVA (Psidium guajava L.)

The experiment was conducted to study the effect of nutrient management through organic sources on guava trees. Results showed that application of various organic substances increased growth of trees, fruit yield and fruit quality as compared to untreated ones (control). The highest values of these parameters were recorded for trees applied with poultry manure followed by the trees applied with FYM. Application of poultry manure on guava trees significantly increased number of fruits per plant and resultantly higher yield (kg/tree) was achieved as compared to control. The recorded values of total soluble solids and total sugar were also found significantly higher with the application of poultry manure.