Liming, fertilization and nutrition of star fruit trees: Review

Abstract

Star fruit is an exotic fruit, originally from the topical regions of Asia, which found in Brazil adequate climatic conditions for its development, making it a promising species for cultivation throughout the country. However, despite the favorable climate, soils in tropical regions are generally acidic and have low natural fertility. In addition, due to the perennial condition of the star fruit tree, its roots remain for several years exploring practically the same soil volume, which requires constant monitoring of soil fertility and the nutritional status of plants. Research results have proven that the star fruit tree is responsive to liming and fertilizer application, with productivity gains and improvements in fruit quality. However, to ensure positive responses and success in agricultural activity, it is necessary that soil acidity correctors and fertilizers are applied in a technical and efficient manner based on the use of well-established agronomic tools, such as soil and leaf analysis. This review aims to gather information from studies, mainly those carried out in Brazil, on the nutritional requirements of star fruit trees, suggesting the best agronomic practices of soil fertility and nutrition of this fruit tree.

Pengaruh Pemberian Pupuk Daun dan Pemangkasan Terhadap Produksi Belimbing (Averhoa carambola L.)

“…Tanaman belimbing tumbuh menetap pada suatu tanah, akarnya mengeksplorasi volume tanah yang hampir sama, sehingga memerlukan pemantauan kesuburan tanah dan status nutrisi dalam tanah. Tanaman belimbing responsif terhadap pengapuran dan pemupukan, yang berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan produktivitas dan kualitas buah (Lima Neto et al, 2022). Aplikasi melalui daun 10 ppm 2,4-D atau 60 ppm GA3 dapat menurunkan kerontokan buah belimbing (Kurniawati and Hamim, 2009).…”

“…Pemangkasan tidak menunjukkan perbedaan yang nyata, tetapi interval pemberian pupuk mampu memberikan pengaruh yang sangat nyata. Pohon belimbing responsif terhadap pengapuran dan pemupukan yang akan berpengaruh langsung pada peningkatan produktivitas dan peningkatan kualitas buah (Lima Neto et al, 2022). Gambaran secara kualitas keadaan buah selengkapnya disajikan dalam Tabel 2.…”

Phosphorus extractors in soil under no-tillage system with 19 years of swine manure applications

“…To obtain high yields it is necessary to evaluate the nutritional status of the soil. Thus, it is necessary to know the fertility of the soil in order to properly use the correctives and fertilizers [ 4 ]. In this way, it is possible to obtain high quality products and guarantee environmental protection, which provides sustainability to the cultivation system.…”