Impact of integrated nutrient management on reproduc-tive and phys i cal qual ity at tributes of lemon (Citruslimon Burm) CV. Pant Lemon-1 in sandy loam soil under western Uttar Pradesh conditions

A field experiment was conducted to study the response of integrated nutrient management on reproductive and quality parameters of lemon cv. Pant Lemon-1. The experiment was conducted at Horticultural Research Centre of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut during 2011–12 and 2012–13. Result indicated that application of 75% NPK (315g N+ 210g P+315g K) + 10 kg NC + 200g PSB + 200g Azotobacter found to be statistically significant and most beneficial & promotive in relation to maximum number of fruit per tree (96.91 & 99.44), average fruit weight (95.91 & 95.25 g), fruit diameter (5.83 & 6.04 cm), yield (10.60 & 12.30 kg/tree) & juice (32.51 & 33.06%) and minimum peel thickness (1.813 & 1.847 mm) over all other treatments combination during the years 2011–12 and 2012–13, respectively. More fruit weight and fruit diameter was recorded the autumn flush, while more number of fruit per tree and fruit yield in spring flush.