Foliar Applied Boron not only Enhances Seed Cotton Yield but also Improves Fiber Strength and Fineness of Cotton Cultivars

Authors

Muhammad Ashfaq Wahid, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, PakistanFollow
Muhammad Saleem, Department of Agriculture (Extension and Adaptive Research) Punjab, Pakistan
Shahbaz Khan, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
Sohail Irshad, In-Service Agricultural Training Institute, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
Mumtaz Akhtar Cheema, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Corner Brook, Canada
Muhammad Farrukh Saleem, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Haroon Zaman Khan, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Madad Ali, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Ali Bakhsh, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
Zuhair Hasnain, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Sara T. Alrashood, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Sulaiman Ali Alharbi, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Publication Date

6-30-2021

Abstract

Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is as famous as “White Gold” due to its high quality fiber. Boron (B) is one of essential micronutrients involved directly or indirectly in many plant processes. Cotton growth, yield and quality are intensely influenced with B application. A 2 years field based study was conducted to explore the impact of foliar applied B (0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 kg ha^-1) on productivity and quality of cotton cultivars (FH-113, MNH-786, and CIM-496). Outcomes of the experiment reflected that application of various levels of B significantly influences the growth and quality attributes of cotton cultivars. Crop growth rate, plant height, sympodial branches per plant, seed cotton weight per boll, and seed cotton yield were recorded at maximum by application of B at 1.5 kg ha^-1 during both growing seasons. Quality parameters including fiber strength and fineness were also improved by foliar application at 1.5 kg ha^-1. Among the cotton cultivars, FH-113 performed better regarding productivity, yield and quality of produce during the years of cultivation. Maximum field benefits or net returns were obtained by foliar applied B at 1.5 kg ha^-1 in cultivar FH-113 during experimental years. Findings of current experimentation indicated that foliar application of B at 1.5 kg ha^-1 is considered economical to produce good quality of fiber with enhanced seed cotton yield.

Recommended Citation

Wahid, Muhammad Ashfaq; Saleem, Muhammad; Khan, Shahbaz; Irshad, Sohail; Cheema, Mumtaz Akhtar; Saleem, Muhammad Farrukh; Khan, Haroon Zaman; Ali, Madad; Bakhsh, Ali; Hasnain, Zuhair; Alrashood, Sara T.; and Alharbi, Sulaiman Ali (2021) "Foliar Applied Boron not only Enhances Seed Cotton Yield but also Improves Fiber Strength and Fineness of Cotton Cultivars," The Philippine Agricultural Scientist: Vol. 104: No. 2, Article 3.
Available at: https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/pas/vol104/iss2/3