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Papaya
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Coorg Honey Dew
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A spacing of 1.2 m x 1.8 m (4629 plants/ha) is optimum for maximum fruit yield (146 t/ha over 3 year period) and 250 g N, 250 g P2O5 and 500 g K2O/plant/year to be applied in 6 equal splits at bi-monthly intervals. Petiole of 6thleaf from the tip recommended for nutritional diagnosis. |
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Arka Surya
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Cultivation through organic practices increased the carotenoid content by 1.4 times andshelf life by 3-4 days compared to 100% recommended dosage of fertilizers. |