İzmir İli Güney Hattı Şeftali (Prunus persica L.) Bahçelerinin Beslenme Durumlarının İncelenmesi.

In this study, we defined the nutrition statuses of a large number of peach groves located in the southern region of Izmir Province, including the Torbalı, Tire, and Selçuk Districts. For fertility analyses, soil and leaf samples were taken from 20 groves that are similar in terms of age and type. Soil in the region contains adequate amounts of total soluble salts and their lime content is normal, sandy–loamy texture. Soil reactions are typically high and organic material content is low. Generally, P, K, and Zn levels in the soils and N, K, Fe, Cu, Zn, and Mn levels in the plants are insufficient. Given the high reactivity related to CaCO3 content in the soils, fertilizers containing dust sulfur, matured stable manure, and physiological acid characteristics are preferred. For micronutrient elements, leaf mold applications may be more efficient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]