Research Article | Published: 01 June 2012

Effect of Siapton 10 L, a plant biostimulant on growth and yield of Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton)

V. V. Radhakrishnan and K. V. Mohanan

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 19 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 93-96 | 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2012-H692LC | Cite this article

Abstract

Siapton 10 L, a plant biostimulant based on natural hydrolysed proteins, when applied in Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) plantation at the rate of 2 ml per litre of water by spraying twice per annum during June and September increased Cardamom yield significantly. Increase in the number of racemes per panicle as well as number of capsules per raceme indicated the beneficial effect of Siapton 10 L on increased flower production as well as on fruit setting. Depending up on the growth and age of the plantation, six litres of Siapton 10 L is required to spray one hectare per round of application. The cost of the chemical as well as its availability in the market will decide on its acceptance by the Cardamom farming community.

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Radhakrishnan, V.V. and Mohanan, K.V., 2012. Effect of Siapton 10 L, a plant biostimulant on growth and yield of Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton). Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 19(2), pp.93-96. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2012-H692LC

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2012

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