Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science
SCOPUS
  • Year: 1983
  • Volume: 31
  • Issue: 4

Sulphur, Zinc and Boron Nutrition of Rai (Brassica juncea)

  • Author:
  • M.P. Shukla, Hari Shanker, R.K. Pathak
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 517 to 520

Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, 208002, U.P.

Abstract

In a field experiment conducted with Brassica juncea (Rai) on an alluvial sandy loam soil, medium in available sulphur, application of sulphur, zinc and boron significantly increased the concentration and uptake of these elements. Seed yield, oil and protein contents were significantly improved by their application, either alone or in combination.

Keywords

Nutrient uptake, Brassica juncea, seed yield, nutrient concentration