How do you get better flowering?
Calcium, boron, and zinc are important elements in flowering. Calcium is essential for cell division and cell growth. It is an important factor in forming cells. Similarly, Boron is essential for stamens and zinc is important for pistils. The use of Calcium and Boron together improves the length and thickness of the pollen tube. The […]
How can I ensure a strong trunk of my plant?
Healthy plant growth is a result of cell development, cell division and growth. Calcium constitutes nearly 93% of the cell wall of a cell. Hence ensuring proper calcium supply results in healthy cell growth and division. For proper translocation of Calcium within the plant, Boron is extremely essential. Boron is also important for cell division […]
What do I do to ensure good inflorescence (flowering) in my banana crop?
In the typical lifecycle of a banana plant the first 5-6 months are the vegetative growth stage of the plant. For proper inflorescence to develop it is very important to take care of the vegetative growth of the plant. The banana plant should produce one leaf a week – 4 a month – and 24 […]
Development of the Inflorescence Primordia
The first thirty day period after foundation pruning is for the vegetative growth of the vine. The following thirty days are very important for the bud development and development of the Inflorescence Primodia in grapevines. For a fruitful cane, the following practices are important in the 31-60 day period after foundation pruning. Water Management : […]
Cane Maturity in Grapevines
Can maturity starts at the end of the bud differentiation stage. This typically happens between 60-90 days after foundation pruning. In the stage the colour of the cane transforms first to a milky white colour then to the brown colour of a mature cane. Warmer temperatures result in better can maturity, whereas overcast and rainy […]
What helps in the bunch elongation of grapes?
The size of grape berry and a cluster matters a lot in quality grape production. The length and thickness of a cluster depend on the length of stalk and petals. The size of a berry increases as a cluster grows because of cell division. Using GA3 in the pre- blooming stage doubles the number of […]
How do I improve the staple length of my cotton?
Cotton requires Boron at all growth stages of the crop. The maximum need of Boron is however during the boll development stage. In the Cotton crop, Boron is required for pollination, fertilization, and fiber quality. Boron helps in the assimilation of Nitrogen and Potassium and also for the translocation of carbohydrates from the leaf to […]
How can I improve the grain fill in cereal crops?
As a micronutrient, Zinc is essential for enzyme activation in plant cells. It is also helpful during protein synthesis, formation of chlorophyll and production of carbohydrates. The most important role of Zinc however is improving the pollen quality and extending the life of viable pollens. Better pollens result in better seed setting and thus increased […]
How to ensure uniform sprouting in grapevines?
Grapevines typically start sprouting 10-12 days after foundation pruning. During this period it is very important to ensure proper water and nutrient supply to the vines. This is essential for proper vegetative growth, fruitfulness of the cane and proper nutrient storage in the canes for the fruiting season. The following three factors need to be […]
How to increase fruit size and taste?
Plant cells require potassium for water, nutrients, and carbohydrates transportation. Potassium is also important for enzyme activation in plant cells. These enzymes are essential for protein and starch synthesis and the production of ATP. Another very important role of Potassium is to control the opening and closing of stomata. This helps in maintaining the water […]