Effect of cycocel and micronutrients on quality parameters of Kagzi Lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle)

Abstract

The study titled “Effect of Cycocel and Micronutrients on Fruit Setting of Kagzi Lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle)” was conducted at the Rainfed Research Sub-Station for Sub-Tropical Fruits (RRSS), SKUAST-Jammu, during 2023-2024. The experiment assessed the impact of various treatments on biochemical parameters of Kagzi lime. Among the treatments, Cycocel at 1000 ppm combined with ZnSO4 at 0.3% (T6) significantly improved several biochemical attributes of the fruit. This treatment resulted in increased total soluble solids (TSS) at 8.32 °Brix, elevated reducing sugars (0.87%), non-reducing sugars (0.79%), and total sugars (1.71%). It also enhanced vitamin C content to 34.34 mg/100g and juice content to 56.54%. Additionally, the TSS: acid ratio improved to 1.58 were higher compared to the control. These results suggest that Cycocel at 1000 ppm in conjunction with ZnSO4 at 0.3% optimally boosts the biochemical quality of Kagzi lime, making it a recommended practice for enhancing fruit quality in lime cultivation.