Author(s):

Yallaling Mallapur, Kulapati Hipparagi, Vijaymahanthesh, SG Gollagi and DP Prakash

Abstract: Custard apple requires more corrective pruning. Initially, it is essential to develop a good growth and better yield over a long period of time. A trail was conducted to standardize the pruning level and GA₃ spray on economics and yield of custard apple cv. Arka Sahan. The maximum number of fruits per plant (108.35) was recorded in the treatment (T₁) control. While, the minimum number of fruits per tree (51.11) was recorded in the treatment T₄. The maximum fruit yield per plant (25.51 kg) was recorded in the treatment (T₁) with control. While, the treatment (T₄) with 75% of canopy removal gave the minimum fruit yield per tree (14.23 kg). The maximum fruit yield per hectare (10.20 t/ha) was recorded in the treatment (T₁) control. While, the treatment T₄ with 75% of canopy removal gave the minimum fruit yield tonnes per hectare (5.69 t/ha). In case of economic attributes, the highest cost of cultivation (Rs 22,900/ha) was recorded in the treatment (T₆) 25% of canopy removal + 2000 ppm GA_3. The highest gross monetary returns per hectare (Rs 7,72,800) was recorded in the treatment (T₈) 75% of canopy removal + 500 ppm GA_3. The highest net monetary returns per hectare (Rs 7,53,050) was obtained in the treatment (T₈) 75% of canopy removal + 500 ppm GA₃. The results revealed that, the highest benefit to cost ratio (39.13:1) was recorded in the treatment (T₈) 75% of canopy removal + 500 ppm GA_3.

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