Effect of foliar application of chemicals and growth regulator on growth and seed yield in coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.).

The effect of foliar application of chemicals and growth regulator was studied on Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) cv. CO.3, under rainfed culture. Single spray of the chemicals and growth regulator was given to a field grown crop one month after sowing. Cycocel (250ppm) reduced the plant height and improved the field survival and crop stand. Cycocel also promoted the primary and secondary branching of the plants. Higher values for relative water content, chlorophyll stability and leaf proline were also obtained in this treatment. The spray has also promoted the yield contributing factors like umbel number, umbellet number and seed number. The 27.42 per cent seed yield increase was recorded.