Effect of Balanced Fertilization on Citrus

IPNI-2006-CHN-GD15

Effect of Balanced Fertilization on Citrus Yield and Quality in Guangdong, 2008 This ongoing project, initiated in 2006, continues to develop best fertilizer management practices for high yielding and quality citrus fruit. In 2006, the main nutrient limitations were identified and the effects of enhanced fertilization with Mg, Zn, and Mn were examined through field study. Read more


Year of initiation:2006
Year of completion:2008

Interpretive Summary

Effect of Balanced Fertilization on Citrus Yield and Quality in Guangdong, 2008 This ongoing project, initiated in 2006, continues to develop best fertilizer management practices for high yielding and quality citrus fruit. In 2006, the main nutrient limitations were identified and the effects of enhanced fertilization with Mg, Zn, and Mn were examined through field study.

Effect of Balanced Fertilization on Citrus Yield and Quality in Guangdong, 2007 This project was initiated in 2006 to identify the nutrients that are currently limiting citrus growth and to develop fertilizer best management practices for high yield and quality citrus production. In 2006, N, P, K, magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn), and zinc (Zn) were identified as nutrients that were deficient.

Effect of Balanced Fertilization on Citrus Yield and Quality in Guangdong, 2006 Endowed by the favorable subtropical climate with abundant sunshine and warm temperature, Guangdong is one of the major fruit production provinces in China. Among the fruits, the high sugar content and unique taste of sweet orange is welcomed by consumers nationwide in China. Attractive profit margins have stimulated production of fruits with increased fertilizer application rates and expanded growing areas.

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Project Leader

Yao Lixian, Soil and Fertilizer Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences


Project Cooperators

None


IPNI Staff

Shihua Tu


Location

Asia \ Eastern Asia \ CHN \ Guangdong


Topics

4r rate, banded fertilizer

citrus

Potassium (K)