Yield and quality parameters of guava fruits grown in conventional and organic farming system

Authors

  • P Datta Department of Fruits and Orchard Management, Faculty of Horticulture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, P.O. Mohanpur-741 252, Nadia, W.B., India
  • K Das Department of Fruits and Orchard Management, Faculty of Horticulture, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, P.O. Mohanpur-741 252, Nadia, W.B., India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Guava, quality, organic sysytem, conventional system

Abstract

The yield and quality profile of organic and conventionaly grown guava fruits in new alluvial zones of West Bengal were compared. In total, 400 fruits (from both growing systems) were analyzed for a range of quality parameters. Data were evaluated by ANOVA and means were compared by using t-test. Compared with conventional system, organic fruits were rich in minerals like phosphorus, potassium, zinc, manganese and calcium. More fruit weight and yield were obtained in conventionally grown system, while quality parameter and shelf life were better in organically grown fruits. An important constituent i.e. vitamin C content of guava fruits was also higher (139.27 mg 100g-1) in organically grown fruits as compared to conventional once. Hence, organic system can be recommended for quality produce of guava. 

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Published

2018-01-13

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2018): Journal of Eco-Friendly Agriculture (Jan-Jun)2018

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How to Cite

Datta, P., & Das , K. (2018). Yield and quality parameters of guava fruits grown in conventional and organic farming system . Journal of Eco-Friendly Agriculture, 13(1), 13–14. https://doi.org/10.48165/
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