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The present experiment entitled “Bio-intensive nutrient management in high density pear (Pyrus communis L.) cv. Carmen” was carried out during 2014-2016 in experimental field of SKUAST-K on three-year-old pear plants cv. Carmen grafted on Quince C planted at a distance of 3 x 3 m. The experiment was laid out in Randomised Complete Block design (RCBD) with three replications and fourteen treatments. All cultural practices were practised as per SKUAST-K package of practices. Significant differences were observed with application of different treatments. Parameters like fruit length, fruit breadth, fruit weight, fruit volume, yield, incremental extension growth, incremental plant spread, volume and height and titratable acidity showed highest values with T1:(N + P + K) as recommended while T4: (N75% + P75%+ Azotobacter + PSB + VAM + VC 7kg/tree) excelled in, TSS, Total sugars, organoleptic rating. On the other side fruit firmness, initial bloom and final bloom was highest in T14: (Azotobacter + PSB + VAM + VC 7kg/tree).
Keywords: Pear, Carmen, Azotobacter, PSB, VAM and Vermicompost.