The objective of the research was to determine growth and nutrient absorption rates of soursop (Annona muricata L.) during seedling phases. Seeds of soursop after germination were transferred to polyethylene bags filled with 5 dm³ of a 3:1 (v/v) mixture of surface soil:organic mineral soil. Fifteen days after seedling transplanting and each fifteen days intervals up to 195 days, five seedlings were randomized taken for height, stem diameter and nutrient absorption evaluation. Seedlings growth was initially slow up to 105 days, and only 27% of dry matter were produced. Mineral nutrient absorption increased with plant age and 67% was accumulated from 105 to 195 days period in the following order K>N>Ca>Mg>P and Fe>Zn>Mn>Cu.
soursop; Annona muricata L.; biomass production; nutrient absorption; nutrient accumulation
