Improved management practices in pomegranate cv. Bhagwa

Abstract

The trail on improved management practices in pomegranate was conducted in 25 ha with 50 no. of farmers at Singanamala Mandal, Narpala mandals of Anantapuram district. Results revealed that management of bacterial blight along with improved management practices right from pruning to fruiting and harvesting gave improved yields of 19.2% increase in demonstration compared to the farmers practice with support of technology as given by the proven results by Horticulture Research Station, Rekulakunta of Dr. YSR Horticulture University, Tadepalligudem. Net returns were 25% more compared to the farmers practice.