Effect of Gypsum and Saline Irrigation Water on Plant Leaf Nutrients of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) CV. Vengurla-4

Abstract

Cashewnut (Anacardium occidentale L.), is a member of the family Anacardiaceae with the natural order Sapindales, is an evergreen tree. It is a native of tropical Central and South America, but is now distributed all over the tropics and parts of warm sub-tropics.Cashew is one of the most versatile tree crops which assume higher rank in the international trade of tree nuts. The tree is hardy and the kernels are of high nutritive value. It is rich in protein 21.0 per cent, carbohydrates 22.0 per cent, fats 47.1 per cent, moisture 5.9 per cent, calcium 0.55 per cent and phosphorus 0.45 per cent (Nambiar and Pillai, 1985). The use of cashew in medicine, foods and beverages is well known. The kernel supplies about 6000 calories energy per kg.Cashew apple liquor is used for medicinal purposes, for which the International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 8 Number 11 (2019) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas.com