December 15, 2025 | Applied Fruit Science |
To improve mango phenological development under rising temperatures and climate variability, researchers from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, India, evaluated different nutrient management strategies. Mango (Mangifera indica L.) production is sensitive to environmental changes, and climate-related stress can disrupt nutrient balance and the timing of key developmental stages, affecting productivity.
The experiment was carried out on the cultivar ‘Dashehari’ under a medium-density planting system during the 2023–2024 growing season. Ten nutrient management treatments combining different proportions of the recommended fertilizer dose (RDF) with soil and foliar micronutrient applications were tested using a randomized block design. Phenological stages were recorded according to the BBCH scale to monitor the progression of growth and flowering.
The results showed that the treatment combining 75% RDF with two foliar sprays (T8) produced the most consistent advancement in phenological stages and improved plant performance under climatic stress conditions. In contrast, treatments relying solely on the full recommended fertilizer dose showed slower developmental progression. Environmental factors such as high rainfall during bud development and lower temperatures during flowering also influenced phenological responses.
Overall, the study indicates that integrated nutrient management can help maintain stable mango phenology under variable climate conditions, while the BBCH scale provides a reliable framework for monitoring phenological development in mango orchards.
