Nitrogen |
Deficiency Symptoms |
Stunted growth. The bark of the shoots turned reddish-brown in colour. On elongating shoots the immature leaves were amber to bright red in colour while the mature leaves remained small and yellow-green in colour. Early abscission of leaves, smaller and fewer fruits. |
Correction Measure |
Foliar sprays of urea 2% were more effective treatment with 250 g N per tree from both sources increases the fruit weight and yield. |