Studies on levels of inorganic fertilizers and bio-fertilizers on the growth, yield and quality of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) Cv. Parbhani bhendi
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2015-05-30
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Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani
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The field investigation entitled “Studies on levels of inorganic
fertilizers and bio-fertilizers on the growth, yield and quality of okra
{Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) Cv. Parbhani Bhendi” was conducted
during Kharif season of 2014 at experimental field of Department of
Horticulture, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani with a
view to find out appropriate combination of inorganic and bio-fertilizer levels
to improve the growth, yield and quality of okra. The experiment was laid out
in factorial randomised block design with three replication comprising three
level of nitrogen (100% N, 80% N and 120% N kg ha'1 RDF) and four biofertilizer
levels ( 0, 20 g Azospirillium + PSB, 30 g Azospirillium + PSB and
40 g Azospirillium + PSB kg 4 seed as seed treatment ) thereby involving
twelve treatment combinations on okra Cv. Parbhani Bhendi. The gross plot
size was 3.0 m x 3.0 m and net plot size 1.8 m x 2.4 m, respectively. The crop
was sown by dibbling method keeping row to row spacing 60 cm and plant to
plant 30 cm. The experimental crop was sown on 08th August, 2014 and all
recommended cultural practices were followed.
On the basis of investigation it can be concluded that an
application of 100% N kg ha’1 of RDF + Azospirillium and PSB @ 30 g kg’1
seed as seed treatment found to be beneficial in producing higher growth, yield
and improved its quality as compared to rest of treatments under study. Hence
the treatment can be considered as the most beneficial for okra Cv. Parbhani
Bhendi.
For confirmation of the present results, some more trials are
needed as these results are based on one season study only.
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