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Economic Consequences of Unbalanced Nutrition Management in Pistachio Orchards: the Case of Southeastern Anatolia

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Pistachio can be economically grown in different types of soil groups. Horticultural practices and fertilization are the most important applications in the orchards for the optimum yield. Leaf samples were collected from 405 different pistachio orchards to understand the plant nutrients and productivity of the trees. According to macro-nutrient analysis, the orchards were found to be deficient in terms of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and calcium (Ca) presence in the samples. Deficiency percentages were 61.4, 100, 67.5 and 26.7%, respectively. Among the micronutrient elements, iron (Fe) and copper (Cu), deficient percentages were calculated as 40.0 and 46.0%. There are positive and significant relationships between manganese (Mn) and K. In addition, there are negative and significant relationships between Mn and Fe, Zn and Ca, Zn and Mg. Fertilization and the use of chemical fertilizers together with animal manures, which are traditional fertilizers, have become important. Also, irrigation practices should be combined with the fertilization program in dry seasons. At least $22 million in revenue growth can be achieved with proper food management.

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Büyük, G. Economic Consequences of Unbalanced Nutrition Management in Pistachio Orchards: the Case of Southeastern Anatolia. Applied Fruit Science 66, 89–97 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10341-023-01004-5

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