Post Graduate Institute, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Dist-Ahmednagar 413 722
Online published on 12 August, 2013.
A significant increase in chlorophyll content was noticed due to the application of paclobutrazol to the soil, followed by PBZ bark painting. Application of PBZ to the soil and root pruning significantly recorded highest C: N ratio. PBZ bark painting recorded highest photosynthetic rate at 30 days before flowering. Sea water spray recorded maximum stomatal conductance
Alphonso mango, stem girdling, root pruning, chemicals, physiology