Effects of Foliar Applications on Nutrient Concentrations of Kernel, Pomological Properties and Yield of 'Chandler' Walnut Variety at Different Altitudes

In Turkey, the orchards are being established with the ‘Chandler’ walnut variety in different ecologies, nowadays. Plant nutrition applications are important for optimum yield and quality in terms of growing. In this study conducted at two different altitudes (51 and 740 m) in the orchard, foliar ap...

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Main Author: Nihal Acarsoy Bilgin
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Published: Ankara University 2022-10-01
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description In Turkey, the orchards are being established with the ‘Chandler’ walnut variety in different ecologies, nowadays. Plant nutrition applications are important for optimum yield and quality in terms of growing. In this study conducted at two different altitudes (51 and 740 m) in the orchard, foliar application as urea (5 gr/L), potassium nitrate (10 gr/L), borax (1 gr/L), manganese sulfate (2 gr/L) and zinc sulfate (1.5 gr/L) were sprayed for two years. Following the application, macro and micro nutrient content of kernel and fruit properties were determined. According to this, it was observed that foliar application of boron (B) in terms of nut weight and foliar application of potassium (K) in terms of kernel ratio ranked the first row. The shrinkage ratio, an important quality criterion for walnuts, was found to be low in the high altitude Demirci location (17.43%). However, in the low altitude Saruhanlı location, the shrinkage ratio was reduced with foliar K application. In addition, while all foliar applications had a positive effect on yield, the highest value was measured in Saruhanlı location (3.31 kg tree-1). The macro and micro nutrient content of kernel evaluated, there was an increase in nutrients in the second year, except for K, calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg). Phosphorus (0.29 and 0.27%), iron (30.64 and 6.24 ppm), copper (7.64 and 11.35 ppm), zinc (32.42 and 27.03 ppm) and manganese (25.77 and 30.05 ppm) contents of the grain were found to be significant for Demirci and Saruhanlı locations, respectively. Values in Demirci location were higher than Saruhanli location. Additionally, it was also revealed in interaction.
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spelling doaj-art-942e754a3b084502959a5a8e1ff511912025-08-20T01:58:12ZengAnkara UniversityJournal of Agricultural Sciences1300-75802148-92972022-10-0128460361210.15832/ankutbd.92526845Effects of Foliar Applications on Nutrient Concentrations of Kernel, Pomological Properties and Yield of 'Chandler' Walnut Variety at Different AltitudesNihal Acarsoy Bilgin0Ege Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Bahçe Bitkileri BölümüIn Turkey, the orchards are being established with the ‘Chandler’ walnut variety in different ecologies, nowadays. Plant nutrition applications are important for optimum yield and quality in terms of growing. In this study conducted at two different altitudes (51 and 740 m) in the orchard, foliar application as urea (5 gr/L), potassium nitrate (10 gr/L), borax (1 gr/L), manganese sulfate (2 gr/L) and zinc sulfate (1.5 gr/L) were sprayed for two years. Following the application, macro and micro nutrient content of kernel and fruit properties were determined. According to this, it was observed that foliar application of boron (B) in terms of nut weight and foliar application of potassium (K) in terms of kernel ratio ranked the first row. The shrinkage ratio, an important quality criterion for walnuts, was found to be low in the high altitude Demirci location (17.43%). However, in the low altitude Saruhanlı location, the shrinkage ratio was reduced with foliar K application. In addition, while all foliar applications had a positive effect on yield, the highest value was measured in Saruhanlı location (3.31 kg tree-1). The macro and micro nutrient content of kernel evaluated, there was an increase in nutrients in the second year, except for K, calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg). Phosphorus (0.29 and 0.27%), iron (30.64 and 6.24 ppm), copper (7.64 and 11.35 ppm), zinc (32.42 and 27.03 ppm) and manganese (25.77 and 30.05 ppm) contents of the grain were found to be significant for Demirci and Saruhanlı locations, respectively. Values in Demirci location were higher than Saruhanli location. Additionally, it was also revealed in interaction.https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1725737juglans regiamacro and micro nutrientsfruit qualitylocation x year x application interaction
spellingShingle Nihal Acarsoy Bilgin
Effects of Foliar Applications on Nutrient Concentrations of Kernel, Pomological Properties and Yield of 'Chandler' Walnut Variety at Different Altitudes
Journal of Agricultural Sciences
juglans regia
macro and micro nutrients
fruit quality
location x year x application interaction
title Effects of Foliar Applications on Nutrient Concentrations of Kernel, Pomological Properties and Yield of 'Chandler' Walnut Variety at Different Altitudes
title_full Effects of Foliar Applications on Nutrient Concentrations of Kernel, Pomological Properties and Yield of 'Chandler' Walnut Variety at Different Altitudes
title_fullStr Effects of Foliar Applications on Nutrient Concentrations of Kernel, Pomological Properties and Yield of 'Chandler' Walnut Variety at Different Altitudes
title_full_unstemmed Effects of Foliar Applications on Nutrient Concentrations of Kernel, Pomological Properties and Yield of 'Chandler' Walnut Variety at Different Altitudes
title_short Effects of Foliar Applications on Nutrient Concentrations of Kernel, Pomological Properties and Yield of 'Chandler' Walnut Variety at Different Altitudes
title_sort effects of foliar applications on nutrient concentrations of kernel pomological properties and yield of chandler walnut variety at different altitudes
topic juglans regia
macro and micro nutrients
fruit quality
location x year x application interaction
url https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1725737
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