ASSESSMENT OF GROWTH, YIELD AND NUTRITIONAL VALUES OF PEA (PISUM SATIVUM L.) BY FOLIAGE APPLICATIONS OF IAA

Pea (Pisum sativum L.) is a commercially adopted rational crop used for the conservative and nutritive purposes. By the foliage applications of IAA, morphological, physiological, biochemical, antioxidant, ions, yield and nutritive values of pea were studied. Pea showed a remarkable response to IAA as its growth, yield and nutritional values were increased. IAA applications increased the morphological and physiological attributes which resulted higher yield of the crop. High concentrations of K+ and N were also noted. CAT activities were increased which resulted better balance in plant metabolism and POD activities were reduced that increased the defense mechanism of plants. High rate of photosynthetic and its pigments concentrations helped to produce the higher crop yield. High contents of protein, carbohydrates and fiber were noted in fresh seeds that was a sign of better nutritional composition. It was concluded that increased morphological, physiological and changes in ionic contents and enzyme activities can be helpful to increase crop yield and nutrition composition of pea for better income and good diet. These changes can be used as indicators in pea varieties to predict better yield and nutritional values.