Micro-catchment water harvesting and moisture conservation techniques for apple (Malus domestica) production under rainfed condition


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Authors

  • DINESH KUMAR
  • N AHMED
  • K K SRIVASTAVA
  • S R SINGH
  • AAMIR HASSAN

Keywords:

Apple, Fruit yield, Moisture conservation, Soil moisture, Water harvesting

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted during 2009-10 and 2010-11 on influence of micro-catchment rain water harvesting and moisture conservation techniques for apple production under rainfed condition. Result indicated maximum plant height (2.94 m), TCSA (87.07 cm2), canopy volume (3.73 m3), annual shoot growth (69.96 cm), fruit yield (23.44 kg/tree and 14.65 tonnes/ha) were recorded in full moon water harvesting system and minimum in control. Among mulches, plastic mulch performed better in respect to TCSA (84.26 cm2), canopy volume (2.71 m3), annual shoot growth (63.34 cm), fruit yield (19.36 kg/tree and 12.10 tonnes/ha) respectively. Maximum soil moisture content was estimated in full moon water harvesting system followed by half moon. Among mulches, plastic mulch conserved more moisture than organic mulch and no mulch during fruit growth and maturation stage. Interaction effect of full moon water harvesting system + plastic mulching showed significantly maximum vegetative growth, fruit yield and soil moisture content in apple.

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Author Biographies

  • DINESH KUMAR
    Principal Scientist (Hort), Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Old Air Field, Rangreth, Srinagar, J&K 190 007

  • N AHMED
    Director,Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Old Air Field, Rangreth, Srinagar, J&K 190 007

  • K K SRIVASTAVA
    Senior Scientist (Hort)Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Old Air Field, Rangreth, Srinagar, J&K 190 007

  • S R SINGH
    Senior Scientist (Hort), Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Old Air Field, Rangreth, Srinagar, J&K 190 007

  • AAMIR HASSAN
    Research Associate, Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Old Air Field, Rangreth, Srinagar, J&K 190 007

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Vol. 83 No. 12 (2013)

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How to Cite

KUMAR, D., AHMED, N., SRIVASTAVA, K. K., SINGH, S. R., & HASSAN, A. (2013). Micro-catchment water harvesting and moisture conservation techniques for apple (Malus domestica) production under rainfed condition. The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 83(12). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAgS/article/view/35953