Biochemical Responses of Mulberry Varieties V1 and G4 to Different Spacing Conditions

Author: Vijay S., Susikaran S., Shandeep S.G., Haran M.S.R., Deeikshana T. and Abinaya C.

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Abstract

Mulberry plants compete with one another for few resources like air, light, soil moisture, and nutrients as a result of the lack of available space. The study focused on assessing the impact of various spacing configurations on biochemical parameters in two tree-type mulberry varieties, V1 and G4. Among the biochemical parameters measured, including chlorophyll-a (1.96 mg g-1), chlorophyll b (0.81 mg g-1), total chlorophyll (1.77 mg g-1), carotenoids (0.80 mg g-1), crude protein (23.16%), total sugars (15.61%), moisture content (78.34%), moisture retention capacity (64.14%), soluble protein(28.49 mg g-1), total carbohydrate (19.84 mg g-1), and macronutrients such as nitrogen (4.16%), phosphorus (0.32%), and potassium (1.77%), it was consistently observed that the 6ft × 6ft spacing for the V1 variety yielded the highest values compared to the other spacing configurations used for the G4 variety. These results suggest that the cultivation of tree-type mulberries is particularly well-suited to a spacing of 6' × 6'.

Keywords

Biochemical, Chlorophyll Spacing, Mulberry, Moisture

Conclusion

According to the findings of this study, among the various spacing, 6ft x 6ft was recorded higher in all the biochemical parameters. These findings indicate that various yield-related factors performed more favourably in the 6ft × 6ft spacing plantation systems compared to narrower spacing alternatives. This phenomenon may be attributed to the spacing's influence, wherein wider spacing facilitates more robust growth by reducing competition for nutrients and space among the plants. Furthermore, the moisture content was found to be highest in the 6ft × 6ft spacing arrangement. This can likely be attributed to the ample spacing allowing for improved aeration and nutrient uptake, ultimately leading to higher moisture retention in the mulberry leaves.

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How to cite this article

Vijay S., Susikaran S., Shandeep S.G., Haran M.S.R., Deeikshana T. and Abinaya C. (2023). Biochemical Responses of Mulberry Varieties V1 and G4 to Different Spacing Conditions.. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(9): 693-697.