Impact of various doses of mineral fertilizers on storability and quality of apples

Abstract

The development of system for application of optimal doses of mineral fertilizers is very important for highly efficient industrial cultivation of intensive apple varieties. In this regard, this paper presents the results of the study of the impact of different doses of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers on the quality and storability of apples. The experiments were conducted on 9-year old Renet Simirenko on MM 106 stocks in accordance with the technique applied in horticulture. The study was conducted at NPF “Sady Chechny”. The results of the study revealed that the application of 180 kg of nitrogen in combination of the same doses of phosphorus and potassium to Chernozem medium-loamy soils with underlying gravel promotes high yields, increases quality and storability of the variety.