2024· Annales Horticulturae· Vol 17, pp. 47-51· 0 citations
Abstract
The present investigation was conducted during the winter season of 2021-22 at the Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Janta Vedic College, Baraut, Baghpat (U.P.), India. The study aimed to evaluate the combined effects of inorganic and bio-fertilizers on the growth and yield of broad beans. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with seven treatments: T0 (control), T1 (100% NPK), T2 (75% NPK + Rhizobium), T3 (75% NPK + VAM), T4 (75% NPK + Azospirillum), T5 (75% NPK + Rhizobium + VAM) and T6 (75% NPK + Azospirillum + VAM), with three replications. The results showed that the integrated application of Rhizobium and VAM with reduced NPK (T5) significantly enhanced various growth parameters, including the highest seed germination (97.97%), plant height (88.25 cm), leaf length (6.12 cm), leaf width (3.15 cm) and the number of branches per plant (8.06). Additionally, T5 treatment also led to earlier flowering (45.56 days after sowing) and superior yield attributes, such as the maximum number of pods per plant (49.61), pod weight (4.07 g), number of seeds per pod (4.40), pod length (5.20 cm), seed index (140.75 g) and pod yield (304.13 q/ha). The study concludes that the application of 75% NPK in combination with Rhizobium and VAM is highly effective in improving both the growth and yield of broad beans under Delhi NCR conditions.
The present investigation was conducted at the Department of Horticulture, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, during 2025-26 to evaluate the influence of integrated nutrient management on the growth, flowering, yield and quality attributes of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) cv. Azad Gol Type-3. The experiment comprised nine treatments, viz., T₁ (absolute control), T₂ (100% RDF; NPK 120:85:50 kg/ha), T₃ (vermicompost @ 6 t/ha), T₄ (FYM @ 25 t/ha), T₅ (FYM @ 12.5 t/ha + 50% RDF), T₆ (vermicompost @ 3 t/ha + 50% RDF), T₇ (FYM @ 18.75 t/ha + 25% RDF), T₈ (vermicompost @ 4.5 t/ha + 25% RDF) and T₉ (vermicompost @ 3 t/ha + FYM @ 6.25 t/ha + 50% RDF), with three replications. Treatment T₉ was the most effective for most traits, recording maximum plant height (62.59 cm at 90 DAT), number of leaves (54.10), branches (12.93), stem girth (3.18 cm), flowers per plant (46.55), fruits per plant (10.33), fruit length (8.24 cm), fruit yield per plant (1661.71 g), yield per hectare (615.45 q/ha) and TSS (4.63 °Brix), along with minimum days to first flowering (47.33 days). Treatment T₆ recorded the highest individual fruit weight (174.60 g), fruit diameter (7.45 cm), ascorbic acid (12.62 mg/100 g) and anthocyanin content (22.35 mg/100 g). The control produced the lowest values for most parameters. Overall, the integrated use of vermicompost, FYM and reduced RDF improved the physical and biochemical quality of brinjal fruits under the tested conditions.
This study was conducted from May–September 2025 / the 2025 growing season at the Research Farm of the Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Kabul University, to evaluate the effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth, yield, and yield components of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) variety 08 Zudrus. The experiment was arranged in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four treatments with three replications. Treatments included a control, NPK fertilizer, XiR Biomass containing 10% humic acid, and XiR Biomass containing 20% humic acid. Data on growth, yield components, and yield parameters were analyzed using STAR software (version 2.0.1) through analysis of variance (ANOVA) at the 5% significance level. Fertilizer treatments significantly influenced several growth and yield traits. XiR Biomass containing 20% humic acid produced the tallest plants (35.10 cm), the highest number of pods per plant (10.53), and the greatest biological yield (7851.63 kg ha⁻¹), whereas XiR Biomass containing 10% humic acid produced the highest grain yield (2202.38 kg ha⁻¹) and number of grains per pod (11.00). In contrast, tiller number, branch number, pod length, pod width, and 100-seed weight were not significantly affected. Overall, XiR Biomass organic fertilizers showed greater potential than NPK fertilizer for improving mung bean growth and productivity under the agro-ecological conditions of Kabul.
Haroon Saidzay, Mohammad Daud Haidari, Mohammad Zahid Rashid· International Journal of Cur...· 0 citations
A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season of 2025–2026 at the Horticulture Research Farm, AKS University, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, to evaluate the effect of integrated nutrient management (INM) on the growth, yield, quality attributes and economic performance of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) cv. Kufri Chipsona. The experiment was laid out in a randomised block design with eleven treatment combinations, replicated three times. The treatments comprised T₀ (absolute control), T₁ (100% RDF), T₂ (FYM @ 5 t ha⁻¹), T₃ (Vermicompost @ 4.5 t ha⁻¹), T₄ (Poultry manure @ 3 t ha⁻¹), T₅ (75% RDF + FYM @ 5 t ha⁻¹), T₆ (75% RDF + Vermicompost @ 5 t ha⁻¹), T₇ (75% RDF + Poultry manure @ 10 t ha⁻¹), T₈ (50% RDF + FYM @ 15 t ha⁻¹ + Vermicompost @ 10 t ha⁻¹), T₉ (50% RDF + FYM @ 15 t ha⁻¹ + Poultry manure @ 10 t ha⁻¹), and T₁₀ (25% RDF + FYM @ 10 t ha⁻¹ + Vermicompost @ 5 t ha⁻¹ + Poultry manure @ 10 t ha⁻¹). The results indicated that integrated nutrient management improved the growth attributes, tuber yield, quality parameters and economic returns of potato cultivation compared with the control and sole nutrient-source treatments. Among the treatments, T₁₀ recorded the highest values for plant height, number of leaves per plant, number of shoots per plant, dry weight of haulms, number of tubers per plant, individual tuber weight, tuber yield per hectare, tuber girth, dry matter content, starch content, total soluble solids, gross income, net income and benefit–cost ratio. The findings suggest that the combined use of organic manures with a reduced level of inorganic fertiliser may be a useful nutrient management option for improving the productivity, quality and profitability of potato cv. Kufri Chipsona under the agro-climatic conditions of Satna, Madhya Pradesh.
Poluru Naveen, Anupam Singh, Ankit Raj et al.· Archives of Current Research...· 0 citations
The sustainable management of soil fertility is essential for improving common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) productivity under the semi-arid conditions of Afghanistan. This study evaluated the comparative effects of two organic fertilizers, inorganic fertilizer (NPK), and their integrated application on the growth and yield performance of common bean during the 2025 growing season at the Research Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, Kabul University. The experiment was arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with six fertilizer treatments and three replications. Growth traits, yield components, grain yield, biological yield, and harvest index were analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), and treatment means were separated by Tukey’s HSD test at the 5% probability level. Fertilizer treatments significantly influenced most growth and yield parameters. The integrated application of 50% OF-1 + 50% NPK (T5) consistently produced superior plant growth, increased yield components, and achieved the highest grain yield, biological yield, and harvest index compared with the sole application of organic or inorganic fertilizers and the unfertilized control. The improved performance of the integrated treatment was attributed to enhanced nutrient availability and more efficient nutrient utilization throughout the crop growth period. These findings demonstrate that integrated nutrient management is a sustainable and effective strategy for increasing common bean productivity under semi-arid agroecological conditions. Future studies should evaluate long-term effects of integrated nutrient management under diverse agroecological conditions.
A. Sarwari, Mohammad Daud Haidari· International Journal of Cur...· 0 citations
A field experiment entitled Effect of Organic Manures, Rhizobium and Bijamrit on Growth and Yield of Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek]” was conducted at the Dr. B.R.C. Agricultural Research Station, Mandor, during Kharif 2024 on a loamy sand soil. The experiment was laid out in a Factorial Randomized Block Design (FRBD) with twelve treatment combinations replicated three times. The treatments comprised four organic manures, viz., FYM @ 6 t ha⁻¹, vermicompost @ 2 t ha⁻¹, poultry manure @ 0.75 t ha⁻¹, and Jivamrit @ 500 L ha⁻¹ (soil application) + 10% foliar spray at 30 DAS, along with three seed treatments, viz., Bijamrit @ 200 ml kg⁻¹ seed, Rhizobium @ 25 ml kg⁻¹ seed, and Bijamrit + Rhizobium. The results revealed that nutrient management through organic sources significantly influenced the growth and yield attributes of mungbean. Application of poultry manure @ 0.75 t ha⁻¹ significantly increased plant height, dry matter accumulation, branches per plant, pods per plant, grains per pod, grain yield, stover yield, and biological yield over the other organic manures; however, it remained statistically at par with vermicompost @ 2 t ha⁻¹. Similar trends were observed for seed protein content, available soil N, P, and K at harvest, and microbial population at harvest. The highest benefit-cost ratio (4.1) was recorded with poultry manure. Among the seed treatments, the combined application of Bijamrit @ 200 ml kg⁻¹ seed and Rhizobium @ 25 ml kg⁻¹ seed recorded the highest growth and yield attributes and was found statistically at par with Rhizobium @ 25 ml kg⁻¹ seed alone. The highest benefit-cost ratio (3.4) was also recorded under the combined application of Bijamrit and Rhizobium. The study concluded that the application of poultry manure @ 0.75 t ha⁻¹ along with seed treatment of Bijamrit @ 200 ml kg⁻¹ seed + Rhizobium @ 25 ml kg⁻¹ seed significantly enhanced mungbean yield and economic returns.
Suman Karwa, R. Sutaliya, Mahendra Junjariya et al.· Journal of Eco-friendly Agri...· 0 citations
This study evaluated combinations of liquid organic fertiliser (LOF) and NPK 16:16:16 fertiliser for improving the growth and yield of bawang dayak (Eleutherine palmifolia (L.) Merr.) under lowland conditions in Bengkulu, Indonesia. The experiment was conducted from October 2025 to January 2026 using a completely randomised design with seven fertiliser treatments and four replicates, resulting in 28 experimental units. The treatments comprised 2.50 g NPK per plant; 2.50 g NPK per plant combined with either 1% or 2% LOF; 1.25 g NPK per plant combined with either 1% or 2% LOF; and 1% or 2% LOF applied alone. Plant height, number of leaves, and number of tillers were recorded during growth, while bulb and root characteristics were measured at harvest. Analysis of variance showed that the fertiliser treatments significantly affected only the number of tillers. Treatment P4, consisting of 1.25 g NPK per plant and 2% LOF, produced the lowest number of tillers and differed significantly from the other treatments. No significant treatment effects were detected for plant height, number of leaves, fresh bulb weight, fresh bulb weight per clump, number of bulbs per clump, bulb diameter, fresh root weight per clump, or root length. Treatment P3, comprising 1.25 g NPK per plant and 1% LOF, appeared relatively efficient in supporting growth and yield, although it did not significantly improve the measured yield variables.
Rangga Alqadri, M. Marlin, Masdar Masdar et al.· Asian Journal of Agricultura...· 0 citations
We use cookies to run the site and, with your consent, for analytics and to show ads.
See our Cookie Policy.
