Relationship of leaf nutrient content with fruit yield and quality of pear

In order to evaluate the effect of leaf nutrient content on fruit yield and quality parameters of pear cultivar "Bartlett" in Kashmir valley, a study was conducted, which showed that nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur content in foliage revealed significant and positive relationship with fruit length, diameter, weight, volume, total soluble solids, total sugar and yield. The leaf calcium content exhibited significant and positive correlation only with fruit firmness, whereas leaf magnesium content indicated significant and negative relationship with total sugar. The zinc, copper, iron and manganese level in leaf showed significant and positive relationship with fruit length, diameter, volume, weight, total sugars, total soluble solids and yield. The study revealed that nutrients considerably effect the yield and quality attributes of pear.