Studies on the effect of season, radial distance and depth on root distribution in guava cv. Allahabad Safeda

Published

2012-12-31

Keywords:

Psidium guajava, season, radial distance, depth, feeder roots
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Authors

  • N. Singh Department of Horticulture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar 263145, Uttarakhand
  • V.M. Prasad Department of Horticulture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar 263145, Uttarakhand
  • B. Bangari Department of Horticulture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar 263145, Uttarakhand
  • S. Uniyal Department of Horticulture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar 263145, Uttarakhand
  • K.K. Misra Department of Horticulture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar 263145, Uttarakhand

Abstract

Root distribution studies were carried out on 16-year-old trees of guava cultivar Allahabad Safeda in three factor randomized block design with two seasons (spring and autumn), three radial distances (0-60, 60-120, 120-180 cm) and three depths (0-20, 20-40, 40-60 cm). The spring season gave significantly higher dry weight of fibrous and thin roots than autumn season while autumn season gave significantly higher dry weight of thick roots. Most of the feeder roots were present at 0-60 cm radial distance and 0-20 cm depth. Therefore, fertilizers and irrigation water may be applied in this zone irrespective of seasons for better utilization of these inputs by the tree roots. The interactions between seasons, radial distances and soil depths in all types of roots were found to be significant.

How to Cite

Singh, N., Prasad, V., Bangari, B., Uniyal, S., & Misra, K. (2012). Studies on the effect of season, radial distance and depth on root distribution in guava cv. Allahabad Safeda. Indian Journal of Horticulture, 69(04), 495–500. Retrieved from https://journal.iahs.org.in/index.php/ijh/article/view/2031

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