Effect of soaking and foliar application of salicylic acid and ethrel on growth, yield and biochemical traits of garlic (Allium sativum L) cv G-282

The experiment was conducted during Rabi season of 2014–15 at Department of Vegetable Science, Jhalawar, Rajasthan on the soaking influence of salicylic acid and ethrel on morphological growth, biochemical traits and yield components of garlic (Allium sativum L). The experiment consisted of two phyto-hormones viz salicylic acid and ehtrel each at three different concentrations (100, 200 and 300 ppm as soaking or foliar spray) with three replications. Significant differences were observed for various morphological, biochemical and yield attributes. The days to emergence, plant height, number of leaves per plant, length of leaves and chlorophyll content of leaves, clove diameter, clove length, bulb yield per plot, dry matter and pungency increased significantly at 90 days after planting (DAP) due to the application of salicylic acid (soaking at 200 ppm + 200 ppm foliar spray). The other yield and biochemical traits viz number of cloves per bulb, total soluble solids (TSS), ascorbic acid, nitrogen and protein content increased significantly due to application of ethrel (soaking with 200 ppm + 200 ppm foliar spray).