Nitrogen (N) deficiency symptoms

Importance of Nitrogen (N) in all stages of development:

 

Nutrient contents in a Banana fruit and leaf:

  Nitrogen (N) deficiency symptoms:

• The leaves become pale-green at all stages of plant growth. 
• The mid-ribs, petioles, and leaf sheaths show a reddish-pink tinge. 
• Leaves at the crown become rosette in arrangement and the root development is also poor. 
• Affected plants have reduced bunch weight and poor quality of fruits.

Control measures:

Application of urea at the following rate depending on the age of the plant:

a.     For 1-2 months old plant:

      

     Through drip:5 kg/1000 plants every fourth day upto 2 months.

                                           (OR)

                    Manually: 50g/plant upto two months.

b.     3-5 months old plant:

   Through drip:6.5kg/1000 plants every fourth day till 5^th month.

                                                (OR)

                   Manually: 65g/plant every 4^th day upto 5^th month.

c.     6-10 months old plant:

   Through drip: 3.5kg/1000plants every 4^th day till 10^th month.

                                                (OR)

                   Manually: 35g/plant every 4^th day upto 10^th month.

Effects of excessive dosage of Nitrogen (N):

 

For more information on excess dose of fertilizer Click: Fertilizer burn.