Effect of Micronutrients on the Biochemical Contents of Mulberry (Morus Alba L. Moraceae) Leaves

The biochemical contents of mulberry leaf play a vital role in the field moriculture and sericulture. Qualitative quantitative production silk depends upon quality leaves consumed by silkworm. present study deals with effect micronutrients on leaves. Field experiments were conducted 12 treatments including control (T0 to T11). Each treatment replicated thrice was supplemented desired quantity micronutrients, viz., zinc, copper iron form their respective sulphates, either single or combination. moisture, moisture retention, chlorophyll, carbohydrate, protein, amino acid nitrogen analysed. At 45th 60th day pruning, maximum content recorded T8 (CuSO4 10Kg/ha + ZnSO4 FeSO4 20Kg/ha) which increased 10.30% 12.39% over control, retention percentage 29.32% 11.02% respectively. Maximum chlorophyll ‘a’, ‘b’ total T8, T7 5Kg/ha 10Kg/ha) an increase 18.42%, 48.71% 21.87% respectively at T9 15Kg/ha 30Kg/ha) 29.05%, 18.52% 26.25% pruning. carbohydrate protein noted T10 20Kg/ha 40Kg/ha) 22.25% 60.56%, pruning 24.99% 70.69% Free observed 112.76% 30.81% pruning; T4 5Kg/ha) 123.21% 11.93% findings emphasized that supplementation found enhance