Studies on Foliar Application of Chemicals on pomegranate

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruit can be considered as old as human life. Pomegranate is native to Iran and the Himalayas and is the most historic fruit tree domesticated for its innumerable health benefits. All parts of this miracle tree-roots, stems, leaves, bark, flowers, fruits, seeds, rind, etc. are being exploited in pharmacy, the leather or dye industry or for decorative value. Although a lot of work regarding beneficial effects of PGRs namely GA3, 6-BA, CPPU, Brassino steroid, NAA, 2,4-D and foliar application have been reported on many fruit crops and proved beneficial for improving quality and yield of fruit crop like grape, strawberry, apple. The plant growth regulators have role in metabolic activities which enhance the mobility of micronutrient in various functions in cell, which is resulted in growth, yield and quality of plants. It is therefore, felt necessary to layout a trial find out the various effects of above growth substances and micronutrients on pomegranate applied through foliar sprays at different intervals in hasta bahar treatment.