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Reetika Sharma1, Rakesh Kumar1, Parshant Bakshi1
1Division of Fruit Science, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu), Jammu, India.
Introduction:
Sustainable nutrient management is essential for improving guava fruit quality and reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers.
Methods:
A field experiment was conducted during 2022-2024 at SKUAST-Jammu using a Randomized Block Design with 16 treatments and 3 replications. Organic inputs (vermicompost, biochar, jaggery, etc.) were evaluated.
Results:
Treatment T6 (VC 5 kg + BC 7.5 kg + JG 1.25 kg/tree) recorded highest TSS (13.72°Brix), total sugars (10.10%), Vitamin C (175.27 mg/100 g), and lowest acidity (0.24%).
Discussion:
Integration of vermicompost, biochar, and jaggery significantly improves fruit quality and supports sustainable guava production.
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