Determination of Spatial Variability in Olive Production Part II - Leaf

Abstract

BELLITURK, K., C. SAGLAM, B. AKDEMIR, C. SISMAN and B. SOZUBEK, 2010. Determination of spatial variability in olive production. Part II - leaf. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci., 16: 713-718 This research was carried out in an olive orchard with 84 trees in Turkey to determine spatial variability of plant nutrition in leaves. Leaf analyses were realized by using samples which were taken from grids. The soil of the olive orchard was suitable for olive growing due to physical and chemical analysis except organic matter, Mn, and Zn. The leaf analysis showed that the levels of K, Ca, Mg, and P were sufficient. These results were parallel to the results obtained from soil. When micro element levels were investigated; the levels of Fe and Mn were adequate, and level of Cu was excessive. Due to the analysis results; N, P, Mn and Zn will be required for the next year olive production. The fertilization strategies must include these applications.