Evaluation of Mulberry (Morus) Variety Vishwa for  Leaf Yielding Parameters and Phytochemical Analysis  under Different Spacing Systems

V. N. Yogananda Murthy; H. L. Ramesh; Munirajappa

Volume : III, Issue : VIII, August - 2013

Evaluation of Mulberry (Morus) Variety Vishwa for Leaf Yielding Parameters and Phytochemical Analysis under Different Spacing Systems

V. N. Yogananda Murthy, H. L. Ramesh, Munirajappa

Abstract :

Present investigation was undertaken to study yield and phytochemical parameters of mulberry variety Vishwa under different spacing systems (2x1, 2x2, 3x3, 4x4). Branching pattern differed markedly depending on the spacing where highest number of shoots/plants and longer shoot length/plant found in 4x4 followed by 3x3 spacing. Lowest internodal distance observed in 4x4 spacing and maximum in plants under 2x2 spacing. Plants under different spacing revealed significant difference in 100 fresh leaves weight. Average leaf yield/plant was highest in 4x4 spacing whereas leaf yield/unit area was more in 2x1 spacing followed by 2x2 and 3x3 spacing. No change in moisture retention capacity in leaves even after 12hrs under different spacing. Proteins, total sugars and chlorophyll contents were high in plants under 4x4 spacing. Based on the findings, mulberry variety Vishwa grown under 4x4 spacing revealed substantial improvement in yield and phytochemical parameters.