Effect
Increased produce quality
EM treated Persimmon trees, cv. Costata, grown in a 16 years old orchard had on average a 52.3 % higher yield, 33.7 % heavier fruits, a 45.1 % bigger fruit volume, 16.7 % taler fruits, a 20.9 % bigger fruit diameter, 4 % less firm fruits, fruits contained 13 % more soluble solids, had a 21.6 % lower titratable acidity and contained 35.6 % less tannins compared to the untreated control trees. Soil drench application had most effect.
Trial details
outdoor, unprotected, soil grown (loamy clay soil), optimal cultivation
Egypt
Crop
Kaki, Diospyros kaki
Trial application
Method
Soil drench or foliar spray
Timing
Soil drench: first application in February, followed by a weekly treatment till harvest in October; Foliar spray: first application after leaf emergence, followed by a weekly treatment till harvest in October
Rate
5 % solution; Soil drench: 37.71 L/ha; Foliar spray: untill run-off
2008
Effect of Biostimulants, Ethrel, Boron and Potassium Nutrient on Fruit
Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences
2
1432-1438
