INFLUENCE OF ORGANICS ON PHYSIOLOGY AND QUALITY IN FENUGREEK (Trigonella foenum graecum L.)
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2004
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University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad
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"A field experiment was conducted at College of Agriculture,
University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad during rabi 2003 to study the
influence of different organics and biofertilizers on physiology and quality
in fenugreek. The experiment consisted of twelve treatments laidout in
randomised block design with three replications. The variety used was
Gujrat methi I. Results revealed that the soil application of poultry manure
(5.0 t ha""^) and seed treatment with Azospirillum (500 g ha'^) and phosphate
solublising bacteria (500 g ha""^) recorded maximum plant height, fresh
weight, number of branches, TDM and higher values for leaf area, LAI,
CGR and AGR compared to all other treatments. The growth parameters
AGR, CGR and LAI showed significant positive relationship with yield.
The biochemical parameters viz., total chlorophyll content, nitrate
reductase activity, yield and yield attributes recorded significantly higher
values with poultry manure + Azospirillum + PSB compared to control and
other treatments. Quality parameters viz., per cent moisture, per cent regain,
seed imbibition values were significantly higher in the treatment with
poultry manure + biofertilizer, thereby indicating good keeping quality.
This treatment also had higher net returns (Rs. 28,516 ha""^) and the B : C
ratio (1 :2.8).
In light of above findings, it is concluded that the soil application
of poultry manure and seed treatment with Azospirillum and phosphate
solublising bacteria is more effective in increasing yield potential and quality
in fenugreek through their influence on physiological parameters."
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