Influence of New Generation Plant Growth Regulators and Fruit Bagging on Organoleptic Properties of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. G-27

The current study was performed at the field of Horticulture Research Orchard, Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, RVSKVV, Gwalior (M.P.) during 2022-23 and 2023-24. The main aim of the study was to identify the effect of new generation Plant Growth Regulators and fruit bagging techniques on the organoleptic characteristics (appearance, taste, color, aroma and overall acceptability) of guava fruits. The experiment was laid in Factorial Randomized Block Design comprising of 20 treatment combinations. The individual as well as combined effect of novel PGRs and fruit bagging was studied. Maximum score on various organoleptic characteristics was recorded in treatment P5B3 (Salicylic acid 600 ppm + White polyethylene bag) while the minimum score was attained in P1B1 (control). The experiment shows the possibility of using white polyethylene bags in combination with salicylic acid 600 ppm treatment to improve the organoleptic properties of fruits of Psidium guajava L., maturity while reducing damage from insect pests