Bio-Fortification with Iron and Manganese for Enhanced Bunch Yield in 'Robusta' Banana through Direct Nutrient-Feeding

S C Kotur

doi:10.24154/jhs.v10i1.172

Bio-Fortification with Iron and Manganese for Enhanced Bunch Yield in 'Robusta' Banana through Direct Nutrient-Feeding

Authors

S C Kotur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24154/jhs.v10i1.172

Keywords:

Bunch Size, Direct Nutrient Feeding, ‘Robusta’ Banana, Musa Sp., Bio-Fortification, Fe and Mn Content of Pulp

Abstract

Enhancement of bunch weight together with bio-fortification with Fe and Mn was attempted in 'Robusta' banana by enriching with 0-1.25g bunch^-1 each of FeSO₄ (heptahydrate) and MnSO₄ (monohydrate). Bunch yield and content of Fe and Mn in the pulp substantially increased by direct nutrient feeding of bunches with 7.5g each of urea and SOP besides 0.75g each of FeSO₄ and MnSO₄. The improved technique holds promise for combating anemia in humans by bio-fortification of banana with Fe besides supplemental Mn in diet.

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Published

30-06-2015

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Short Communications

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How to Cite

Bio-Fortification with Iron and Manganese for Enhanced Bunch Yield in ’Robusta’ Banana through Direct Nutrient-Feeding. (2015). Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 10(1), 107-108. https://doi.org/10.24154/jhs.v10i1.172