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Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola was established on 20th October, 1969 with its head-quarter at Akola. This Agricultural University was named after the illustrious son of Vidarbha Dr. Panjabrao (alias Bhausaheb) Deshmukh, who was the Minister for Agriculture,Govt. of India. The jurisdiction of this university is spread over the eleven districts of Vidarbha. According to the University Act 1983 (of the Government of Maharashtra), the University is entrusted with the responsibility of agricultural education, research and extension education alongwith breeder and foundation seed programme. The University has its main campus at Akola. The instructional programmes at main campus are spread over in 5 Colleges namely, College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, College of Forestry, College of Horticulture and Post Graduate Institute. At this campus 4 degree programmes namely B.Sc.(Agri.) B.Sc. (Hort.), B.Sc. (Forestry) and B.Tech. (Ag. Engg.) , two Master’s Degree Programmes viz. M.Sc.(Agri.) and M.Tech. (Agri.Engg.) and Doctoral Degree Programmes in the faculties of Agriculture and Agril. Engineering are offered. The University has its sub-campus at Nagpur with constituent College, College of Agriculture which offers B.Sc.(Agri.) and M.Sc.(Agri.) degree programmes. The Nagpur Campus is accomplished with a garden, surrounded by its natural beauty and a well established Zoo which attract the general public and visitors to the city. A separate botanic Garden is being maintained on 22 hectares with a green house for the benefit of research workers. In addition there are 2 affiliated grant-in-aid colleges and 14 private non-grant-in-aid colleges under the umbrella of this University A Central Research Station is situated at the main Campus which caters to the need of research projects undertaken by Crop Scientists of the principle crops of the region are Cotton, Sorghum, Oilseeds and Pulses.

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Subject: Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry × End date: 2022 × Start date: 2022 × Thesis Type: M.Sc ×
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    RESPONSE OF NON-GM COTTON ADVANCE LINES TO VARYING LEVELS OF N UNDER RAINFED ORGANIC CULTIVATION IN VIDARBHA REGION OF INDIA.
    (Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Akola, Maharashtra, 2022-12-06) CHINTHALA, MOUNIKA.; Kadu, Dr. P. R.
    The present investigation entitled “Response of non-GM cotton advance lines to varying levels of N under rainfed organic cultivation In Vidarbha Region of India” was conducted at Research Farm Centre for Organic Agriculture Research and Training (COART), Department of Agronomy and Department of SSAC, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola during Kharif 2021-22. The experiment was laid out in FRBD with eight treatments, each replicated thrice. Vermicompost, an organic manure is used as a source of nutrient. The soils of the experimental field has swell-shrink property, classified under Vertisol order. The clay loam texture soil was low in available nitrogen and phosphorus content, whereas, sufficiently high in potassium content. After organic cotton experimentation, significantly highest reduction in bulk density of soil (1.24 Mg m-3), higher improvement in water holding capacity (58.22 %) and highest (5.67 g kg-1) organic carbon content was recorded in the treatment T4 where 60 kg N ha-1 was supplied through vermicompost to Hirsutum cultivar (Chetna J1). Lowest value of pH (7.57) and EC (0.25 ds m-1) were registered in treatment T2 where 60 kg N ha-1 was supplied through vermicompost to Arboreum cultivar (AVC 14). Significantly highest available nitrogen (228 kg ha-1), available phosphorus (23.19 kg ha-1) and available potassium (351 kg ha-1) were recorded in the treatment T2 where 60 kg N ha-1 was given through vermicompost to Arboreum cultivar (AVC 14). Highest value of DTPA extractable micronutrients like Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn were registered with treatment T2 where 60kg N ha-1 was applied through vermicompost to Arboreum cultivar (AVC 14). Significantly highest uptake of N (69.71 kg ha-1), P (15.6 kg ha-1) and K (66.28 kg ha-1) was recorded in the treatment T4 supplied with 60 kg N ha-1 by vermicompost to Hirsutum cultivar (Chetna J1). T4 treatment with an application of vermicompost @60 kg N ha-1 to Hirsutum cultivar (Chetna J1) recorded significantly higher seed cotton (1508 kg ha-1) and stalk yield (3770 kg ha-1). Growth parameters like plant height, number of sympodia, number of bolls per plant were highest in T4 treatment supplemented with 60 kg N ha-1 by vermicompost to Hirsutum cultivar (Chetna J1). Highest crop stand (114) is observed in with treatment T2 where 60 kg N ha-1 was applied through vermicompost to Arboreum cultivar (AVC 14). Ginning percentage and lint index were highest in treatment T4 supplemented with 60 kg N ha-1 by vermicompost to Hirsutum cultivar (Chetna J1). The highest staple length was registered with T4 treatment where 60 kg N ha-1 supplied to Hirsutum cultivar (Chetna J1). Treatment T1 and T2 recorded highest micronaire value (0.88x 10-6 g inch-1) in Arboreum cultivar (AVC 14). Highest fibre strength (32.17g tex-1) and uniformity ratio (84%) was registered in T7 supported with 40kg N ha-1 Hirsutum cultivar (GHV 8023), it is at par with treatment T4 supplimented with 60kg N ha-1 to Hirsutum cultivar (Chetna J1). An application of vermicompost @60 kg N ha-1 to Hirsutum cultivar (Chetna J1) showed highest B:C ratio. Thus it can be concluded that, application of vermicompost as a source of organic manure significantly improves the physical properties, chemical properties, growth parameters, fibre quality parameters and yield performance of cotton. Hence an application of 60 kg N ha-1 through vermicompost to Non GM cultivars of cotton found to be beneficial for organically grown cotton under rainfed agricultural system.
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    YIELD AND QUALITY OF CHILLI AS INFLUENCED BY FOLIAR SPRAY OF HUMIC ACID IN INCEPTISOLS.
    (Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Akola, Maharashtra, 2022-12-22) ADPAWAR, SOURABH MOHAN.; Deshmukh, Dr. P. W.
    A field study entitled “Yield and quality of chilli as influenced by foliar spray of humic acid in Inceptisols” was conducted during kharif 2021-22 at Research Farm, Chilli & Vegetable Research Unit, Dr. PDKV, Akola. The experiment had eight treatments replicated thrice using randomized block design. The treatments included, Absolute control, the humic acid sprays at 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5% were applied as 3 sprays and 6 sprays respectively along with 100% RDF at various growth stages. The data revealed that the significantly highest green chilli yield (270.10 q ha-1) was recorded with the application of 100% RDF + 6 sprays of humic acid @ 1.5% (T8). There were increment of 8.92% increase over RDF, which was at par with the treatment of application of 6 sprays of HA @ 1% (T7). All the growth parameters like fruit weight, fruit length and fruit width were recorded highest in the treatment T8. The nutrient uptake of N (24.06 kg ha-1), P (9.49 kg ha-1), K (26.81 kg ha-1) and S (8.72 kg ha-1) was recorded highest in the treatment 100% RDF + 6 sprays of humic acid @ 1.5% concentration (T8). The quality parameters such as Chlorophyll (55.35), Flavonoid (1.21) and Total Soluble Solids (13.22 ° Brix) was recorded significantly highest in treatment T8. Whereas the highest Anthocyanin content (0.14) was recorded in absolute control T1. However, the Nitrogen Balance Index (48.98) was reported highest in treatment (T6). The data showed that there were no significant differences in ascorbic acid (140.67 mg 100g-1), capsaicin (1.24%) and uptake of micronutrients by chilli plant, fruit and soil nutrient status after harvest of crop. It can be concluded that the foliar application of 6 sprays of humic acid @ 1.5% along with 100% RDF significantly resulted on growth and yield of chilli under the climatic conditions of Akola.
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    RESIDUAL EFFECT OF BIOCHAR ON YIELD OF CHICKPEA AND SOIL PROPERTIES GROWN AFTER MAIZE IN VERTISOL.
    (Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Akola, Maharashtra, 2022-12-09) BHUKYA, MAHESWARI.; Laharia, Dr. G. S.
    The field experiment was conducted to study “Residual effect of biochar on yield of chickpea and soil properties grown after maize in vertisol”, during Rabi season 2021-2022 at Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with eight treatments and three replications. The objectives were to study the residual effect of biochar on soil properties, uptake of nutrients, yield and quality of chickpea as well as its residual response for increasing carbon in soil. The treatments comprised of unfertilized control, chemical fertilizer alone and their combinations with different doses of biochar. The soil of experimental site was medium black belongs to Vertisol and alkaline in reaction. The soil and plant samples were collected and analyzed for their different properties. Grain yield of chickpea, total uptake of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and quality parameters like test weight and protein content were also significantly increased due to application of 100% RDN (Biochar @ 5 t ha-1 applied in kharif season). Soil physical properties viz. bulk density was reduced with the application of 100% RDN and was non-significant. Water holding capacity was significantly increased with application of 100% RDN (Biochar @ 5 t ha-1 applied in kharif season). Available NPK after harvest of chickpea were significantly increased due to application of 100% RDN. Proper plant nutrition is an important factor for improving yield and quality of agricultural production. Use efficiency of N was found maximum with application of 75% RDN and use efficiency of P and K were recorded maximum with application of 100% RDN (Biochar @ 5 t ha-1 applied in kharif season) over remaining treatments. From this study it can be concluded that, soil application of 100% RDN + Biochar 5 t ha-1 for kharif maize and 75% RDN for rabi chickpea were favourably influenced the physical and chemical properties of soil, uptake of nutrients, yield and quality of chickpea as well as slight improvement in soil fertility status was observed.
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    EFFECT OF BIOCHAR ON PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOIL AND YIELD OF MAIZE GROWN IN VERTISOL.
    (Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Akola, Maharashtra, 2022-12-22) KASADIWAR, AKANKSHA VINOD.; Laharia, Dr. G.S.
    The present investigation entitled, “Effect of biochar on physical and chemical properties of soil and yield of maize grown in vertisol” was conducted on the Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Dr. PDKV, Akola during Kharif,2021-22. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with eight treatments and three replications. The treatments comprised of control, various levels of nitrogen and their combinations with 2.5 and 5.0 t ha-1 biochar. The soil of experimental site was vertisol which was moderately alkaline in reaction, non-saline, medium in organic carbon, calcareous in nature, low in available nitrogen, low in available phosphorus and high in available potassium. On the basis of results obtained, significantly higher grain (48.53 q ha-1) and straw yield (77.33q ha-1) of maize were recorded with the application of 125% RDN+ Biochar 5.0 t ha-1. Significantly highest content and total uptake of N (170.43kg ha-1), P (29.24 kg ha-1) & K (141.45 kg ha-1) by maize were recorded with the application of 125% RDN + Biochar 5 t ha-1. The test weight (35.33 g) and protein content (12.18%) were also significantly higher with the application of 125% RDN + Biochar 5 t ha-1. Whereas the carbohydrate and crude fiber content by maize grain were found non-significant. Soil physical and chemical properties likebulk density(1.51 Mg m-3), water holding capacity (57.35%), organic carbon (6.48 g kg-1), available nitrogen (254.42 kg ha-1), phosphorus (22.65 kg ha-1) and potassium (387kg ha-1) in soil after harvest of maize were significantly higher with the application of 125 % RDN + Biochar 5 t ha-1. Whereas the electrical conductivity and pH of soil were found non-significant by the various treatment. Higher application rates of biochar showed slight increase in micronutrients (Zn, Cu, Fe and Mn) but, statistically were found non-significant by the various treatments in the biochar applied soil. Higher the dose of biochar applied, higher the SOC stock (19.60 Mg ha-1) and nutrient (N, P and K) use efficiency were recorded. From the present investigation, it can be concluded that, the soil application of 100% RDN + Biochar 5 t ha-1 favorably influenced the yield, uptake of nutrients, quality of maize as well as improved the soil properties and SOC stock.
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    Title: NITROGEN DYNAMICS UNDER LONG TERM SORGHUM-WHEAT CROPPING SEQUENCE IN VERTISOLS.
    (Publisher : Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2022-10-28) Authors: GOPNARAYAN, POOJA PRABHAKAR.; Advisor: Guldekar, Dr. V. D.
    Abstract: The present investigation entitled “Nitrogen dynamics under long term sorghum-wheat cropping sequence in vertisols” was undertaken during 2020-21 (i. e. 33rd cycle) on existing AICRP Long Term Fertilizer Experiment initiated during 1988 (Kharif). The twelve treatments replicated four times in a randomized block design comprising various nutrient management practices. The soil of the experimental site was Vertisols, particularly montmorillonitic type, Hyperthermic family Typic Haplusterts. The soil was slightly alkaline reaction, medium in organic carbon, low in available nitrogen, low in available phosphorous and high in available potassium. The result revealed that, there was significant increase in soil organic carbon, total N and available N, available P, available K to the extent of per cent, 41.10%, 38.20%, 61.41%, 62.53% and 27.23% respectively as compared to initial soil status. The status of various N fractions of surface as well as subsurface soil was improved with the application of RDF in combination with FYM. The N fractions evaluated and showed an appreciable buildup under 100% NPK + FYM @ 5 t ha-1 followed by 75% NPK + 25% N through FYM in all depths. In surface soil, the magnitude of relative abundance of N fractions in soil followed the order of mineral-N > NO3-N > NH4-N which contributed to the extent of 7.77% > 6.68% > 6.40% of total N, respectively. Similar trend was also observed in subsurface soil. The grain and straw yield of wheat was correlated significantly with different fractions of N. The application of 100% NPK + FYM @ 5 t ha-1 recorded highest yield of wheat. Sulphur and zinc both the application significantly enhanced the yield of wheat. The NPK uptake generally followed the similar trend as that of yield of wheat. The results indicate that application of RDF along with FYM increased the availability of nutrients in soil. Hence, it can be concluded that for sorghum-wheat sequence integrated use of RDF along with FYM is essential to obtain maximum productivity on sustainable basis particularly for maintaining soil fertility.
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    Title: EFFECT OF ORGANICALLY EXTRACTED BIOSTIMULANT ON GROWTH, DRY MATTER YIELD AND NUTRIENT UPTAKE BY BANANA PLANTLETS DURING PRIMARY HARDENING.
    (Publisher : Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2022-10-29) Authors: GOMASE, DIPTI GHANSHYAM.; Advisor: Jadhao, Dr. S. D.
    Abstract: A research investigation entitled “Effect of organically extracted biostimulants on growth, dry matter yield and nutrient uptake by banana plantlets during primary hardening” was conducted during June-July 2021 at, Biotechnology research unit, Jain Irrigation System ltd. Jalgaon, Maharashtra. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with nine treatments replicated thrice in order to study the effect of biostimulants extracted from various organics on the growth parameters, nutrients content of banana plantlets and available nutrient status in growth media primary hardened banana. The biostimulants were applied with the method of foliar spraying and drenching. The biostimulant (humic acid) were extracted from various organics viz, NPS-compost, vermicompost, FYM and biogas slurry. The result of the present investigation indicated that biostimulants extracted from NPS-compost recorded higher total N, total P, and total S. Compare with other organics narrow C:N ratio was recorded in biostimulants extracted from NPS-compost followed by vermicompost indicating more polymerization of these composts. The higher E4/E6 ratio (colour ratio) was noted in biostimulants extracted from vermicompost (4.81) followed by FYM (4.22). The higher carboxylic and total acidity was recorded in the biostimulants extracted from vermicompost and the higher phenolic group was observed in the biostimulant extracted from FYM. The significant improvement in growth parameters of root and shoots, conc. of N and K, uptake of N, P and K and available N, P and K in the growth media was recorded with the foliar spray of biostimulant extracted from vermicompost. Whereas application of drenching of biostimulant extracted from vermicompost resulted in maximum enhancement in the growth parameters of root and content of Nitrogen in banana plantlet. The drenching of biostimulant extracted from FYM found beneficial in enhancement of growth parameters of shoot, concentration of K, and uptake of N and K. However significantly higher available N, P and K concentration and its uptake was observed with drenching of biostimulants extracted from NPS compost. In view of the above, foliar spray of biostimulant extracted from vermicompost to banana plantlet during primary hardening was found superior in enhancement of growth parameters, nutrient concentration and uptake and improvement in available N, P and K status in soil.
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    Title: EFFECT OF PHOSPHOGYPSUM ON NUTRIENT UPTAKE, YIELD AND QUALITY OF SUMMER GROUNDNUT
    (Publisher : Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2022-11-02) Authors: AMBHORE, ARTI DINKAR.; Advisor: Hadole, Dr. S. S.
    Abstract: The present investigation entitled, “Effect of phosphogypsum on nutrient uptake, yield and quality of summer groundnut” was undertaken during the summer 2019-20 at Oilseeds Research Unit, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with nine treatments in three replications. The objectives were to study the effect of phosphogypsum on nutrient uptake, yield, quality and soil properties of summer groundnut. The treatments comprised of control, RDF alone and their combinations with phosphogypsum and gypsum. The soil of the experimental site was moderately alkaline in nature. The fertility status in the soil indicated that the soil was very low in nitrogen, low in phosphorus, sulphur and deficient in zinc and boron content. The significantly highest in pod yield (20.87 q ha-1) and haulm yield (25.80q ha-1) of summer groundnut was recorded due to soil application of RDF along with phosphogypsum @ 400 kg ha-1 followed by soil application of RDF along with gypsum @ 400 kg ha-1. The content and uptake of N, P, K, S, Ca, Mg, Zn, Fe, Mn, Cu and B improved in pod and haulm of groundnut significantly due to the soil application of RDF along with 400 kg phosphogypsum ha-1 followed by soil application of 400 kg gypsum ha-1 along with RDF. The improvement in fertility status of soil for major nutrients and for micronutrients at harvest stage was greatly influenced due to the soil application of RDF along with phosphogypsum @ 400 kg ha-1 followed by soil application of gypsum @ 400 kg ha-1 along with RDF. The quality parameters i.e. 100 kernel weight, oil and protein content were also improved due to soil application of 400 kg phosphogypsum ha-1 along with RDF followed by soil application of gypsum @ 400 kg ha-1 along with RDF. Considering the yield, quality and fertility status of soil for growing groundnut on Vertisols it is suggested to use the cheapest multinutrient source i.e. phosphogypsum and gypsum along with RDF.
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    Title: IMPACT OF BIOCHAR ON SOIL PROPERTIES AND YIELD OF MAIZE GROWN IN VERTISOL
    (Publisher : Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2022-11-26) Authors: FANDI, VIKRAM SHIVSHANKAR.; Advisor: LAHARIA, Dr. G.S.
    Abstract: The present investigation entitled, “Impact of biochar on soil properties and yield of maize grown in vertisol” was conducted on the Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Dr. PDKV, Akola during Kharif, 2020-21. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with eight treatments and three replications. The treatments comprised of control, various levels of nitrogen and their combinations with 2.5 and 5.0 t ha-1 biochar. The soil of experimental site was vertisol which was moderately alkaline in reaction, non-saline, medium in organic carbon, calcareous in nature, low in available nitrogen, low in available phosphorus and high in available potassium. On the basis of results obtained, significantly higher grain (45.33 q ha-1) and straw yield (74.57 q ha-1) of maize were recorded with the application of 125% RDN+ Biochar 5.0 t ha-1. Significantly highest content, total uptake of N (160.72 kg ha-1), P (27.02 kg ha-1) & K (132.44 kg ha-1) by maize were recorded with the application of 125% RDN + biochar 5 t ha-1. The test weight (27.43 g) and protein content (12.19%) were also significantly higher with the application of 125% RDN + biochar 5 t ha-1. Whereas the carbohydrate and crude fiber content by maize grain were found non-significant. Soil physical and chemical properties like water holding capacity (55.35%), organic carbon (6.48 g kg-1), available nitrogen (249.33 kg ha-1), phosphorus (21.63 kg ha-1) and potassium (358 kg ha-1) in soil after harvest of maize were significantly higher with the application of 125 % RDN + Biochar 5 t ha-1. Whereas the bulk density, electrical conductivity and pH of soil were found non-significant by the various treatment. Higher application rates of biochar showed slight increase in micronutrients (Zn, Cu, Fe and Mn) but, statistically were found non-significant by the various treatments in the biochar applied soil. Higher the dose of biochar applied, higher the SOC stock (14.87 Mg ha-1) and nutrient (N, P and K) use efficiency were recorded. From the present investigation, it can be concluded that, the soil application of 100% RDN + Biochar 5 t ha-1 favorably influenced the yield, uptake of nutrients, quality of maize as well as improved the soil properties and SOC stock.
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    Title: EFFECT OF VARIOUS LEVELS OF FERTILIZERS ON SOIL FERTILITY, YIELD, AND NUTRIENT UPTAKE BY Bt-COTTON ON INCEPTISOLS.
    (Publisher : Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra., 2022-10-28) Authors: BOLE, SRUSHTI VIJAY.; Advisor: Rakhonde, Shri. O. S.
    Abstract: A field study entitled “Effect of various levels of fertilizers on soil fertility, yield and nutrient uptake by Bt-cotton on Inceptisols” was conducted during kharif2020-21 at Research farm, Cotton Research Unit, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra. The soil of the experimental site classified as Inceptisol, it was calcareous in nature and moderately alkaline in reaction. The fertility status of the soil indicates that the soil was medium in organic carbon, low in available nitrogen, very low in available phosphorus and very high in available potassium. The soil samples were collected at the start of experiment and after harvest of cotton to study effect of different treatments on soil properties. The plant samples were collected at boll development stage (85-90 DAS) to estimate the nutrient concentration, dry matter and uptake of major nutrients. The seed cotton and stalk yield was also recorded. The experiment comprised of different levels of fertilizers comprised of five treatments involving 60:30:30 NPK kg ha-1, 90:45:45 NPK kg ha-1, 120:60:60 NPK kg ha-1, 150:75:75 NPK kg ha-1 and absolute control. Twenty treatment combinations were executed in randomized block design with four replications. The results indicated that the chemical properties such as soil organic carbon, availability of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and uptake of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium by cotton at boll development stage were improved significantly under application of 150:75:75 NPK kg ha-1 which was followed by application of 120:60:60 NPK kg ha-1 and 90:45:45 NPK kg ha-1 with higher seed cotton yield. Application of very high fertilizer doses in rainfed condition helped to improve higher vegetative growth of cotton. Hence, it is concluded that, for attending optimum yield use of soil test based fertilizer application or by restricting to the presently available fertilizer dose of 90:45:45 NPK kg ha-1 use for improvement in yield of cotton, nutrient uptake and soil fertility in Inceptisol under rainfed condition.