Nitrogen
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.