Influence of organic manures and biofertilizers on growth and yield of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.)
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2021-10-06
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College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur
Abstract
The present investigation entitled “Influence of organic manures and biofertilizers on growth
and yield of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.)” was carried out at the Experimental Farm of Collegeof
Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur (HP) during the rabi season, 2020. The experiment was
laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications at a spacing of 30 × 10 cm
in a plot size of 1.2 m × 1.0 m accommodating 40 plants per plot. The results revealed that
maximum plant height (49.46 cm), number of leaves per plant (15.26), leaf length (29.76 cm), leaf
breadth (8.40 cm), root weight (169.46 g), root diameter (3.90 cm), fresh weight of plant (238.40g),
root yield per plot (4.20 kg) and crown diameter (2.08 cm) were recorded by the treatment T16
(Recommended Dose of Fertilizer 100N:48P:36K kg/ha). T9 (Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria +
FYM) was found statistically at par with T16 for most of growth and yield characters. However,
maximum total soluble solids (5.76 ⁰B) and ascorbic acid content (18.38 mg/100 g) were recordedin
treatment T13 (Azotobacter + Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria + FYM) and maximum B: C ratio
(2.66) was recorded in treatment T9 (Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria + FYM). Considering the
adverse effect on soil health and environment, it is not advisable to use chemical fertilizers at a
higher quantity. This study led to the conclusion that, good growth, yield and better quality of
radish can be achieved by application of Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria and FYM, which will
further improve the soil health and will reduce the water pollution.