Effect of application of GA3 and NAA on yield, quality and economics of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) var. Pusa KTS-1

Abstract

The present investigation was carried out on “Effect of application of GA3 and NAA on yield, quality and economics of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) var. Pusa KTS -1” at Horticultural Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand during Rabi season of the year 2019-20. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design replicated thrice with nine treatments. Among all the different treatments foliar application of GA3 50 mg/l recorded significantly, highest yield 671.67 g/plant, 19.31 kg/plot and 22.35 t/ha. The highest chlorophyll content (0.20 mg/100g) and the maximum shelf life (3.83 days) was also recorded in treatment T3 (GA3 50 mg/l). The highest net realization (263760 ₹/ha) and benefit cost ratio (3.6) was observed in foliar application of GA3 50 mg/l.