This study aimed to determine the influence of different rates of K （potassium） and K foliar application on the quality and plant nutrition condition of 13-year old ＇Magallanes＇ pummelo trees [Citrus maxima （Burm...This study aimed to determine the influence of different rates of K （potassium） and K foliar application on the quality and plant nutrition condition of 13-year old ＇Magallanes＇ pummelo trees [Citrus maxima （Burm. ex Rumph.） Merr.]. The experiment was conducted at SODACO （South Davao Corporation） farm, Davao City, Philippines from March to October 2010. Five treatments with increasing K levels were applied per tree： control, no K, 150 g K basal, 225 g K basal and 225 g K basal ＋ foliar application. Application of 225 g K rates positively influenced fruit quality of pummelo. Fruit pulp diameter and juice weight increased while peel thickness decreased. The 225 g K rates also increased juice pH, TA （titrable acidity） and TSS （total soluble solids） per tree. The yield of total phenol, flavonoid, vitamin C and oil per tree increased with 225 g K application. Results of the soil analysis before and after the conduct of the study showed an evidence of fertilizer absorption by the trees. It was also observed that foliar fertilization reduced soil acidity. This indicates the important role of K in improving the nutrient utilization and quality of ＇Magallanes＇ pummelo.展开更多
文摘This study aimed to determine the influence of different rates of K （potassium） and K foliar application on the quality and plant nutrition condition of 13-year old ＇Magallanes＇ pummelo trees [Citrus maxima （Burm. ex Rumph.） Merr.]. The experiment was conducted at SODACO （South Davao Corporation） farm, Davao City, Philippines from March to October 2010. Five treatments with increasing K levels were applied per tree： control, no K, 150 g K basal, 225 g K basal and 225 g K basal ＋ foliar application. Application of 225 g K rates positively influenced fruit quality of pummelo. Fruit pulp diameter and juice weight increased while peel thickness decreased. The 225 g K rates also increased juice pH, TA （titrable acidity） and TSS （total soluble solids） per tree. The yield of total phenol, flavonoid, vitamin C and oil per tree increased with 225 g K application. Results of the soil analysis before and after the conduct of the study showed an evidence of fertilizer absorption by the trees. It was also observed that foliar fertilization reduced soil acidity. This indicates the important role of K in improving the nutrient utilization and quality of ＇Magallanes＇ pummelo.
