Synchronization of pod maturity in groundnut by using plant growth regulators and nutrients

Altering the plant metabolism by exogenous plant growth regulators provides various opportunities such as outreaching environmental constraints, improving the quality and aiding desired production. The effect of plant growth regulators and nutrients in synchronization of pod maturity in groundnut variety TMVGn 13 was studied. Experiment comprising eleven treatments which were replicated thrice under RBD design was conducted in the field of Department of Farm Management, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu during 2017–2018. Maximum number of mature pods was obtained from plants sprayed with TNAU groundnut rich + 2 per cent ethephon 50 ppm and ethephon 50 ppm followed by NAA-treated plants.