Effect of fertigation and mulching on yield and yield attributes studies in papaya under South Gujarat conditions

A study was undertaken to evaluate yield and yield attributes of papaya cv. Red Lady (786) with respect to fertigation and mulching as per the treatments viz., 1 factor three levels of N and K @ 100, 80 and 60% of recommended dose (200:200:250), 2 factor two levels of splits and 3 factor two levels of mulching of black plastic mulch @ 20% area coverage (50 Micron(μ) and it was analyzed in randomized block design with factorial concept. An overall result of yield attributes of papaya was found higher value in the treatment fertigation level @ 100% recommended dose fertilizer. Adoption of fertigation level @ 100% recommended dose of fertilizer (200g N, 200 g P 2 O 5 and 250 g K 2 O) recorded significantly highest average fruit weight (1.13 and 1.10 kg) and fruit yield (74.34 and 69.34 tonne/ha) in both the locations as compared to control.