“Effect of organic manures on biomass production of Andrographis paniculata under litchi-based agroforestry system”
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2021-12-23
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College of Horticulture and Forestry Neri, Hamirpur (H.P.)
Abstract
The present study entitled “Effect of organic manures on biomass production of Andrographis
paniculata under litchi-based agroforestry system” was conducted to assess the production potential and
compatibility of Andrographis paniculata under litchi at the Litchi-Mango Research Station, Nagrota Bagwan
of Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (HP) during the year 2020. The findings
of the present investigation revealed that the Andrographis paniculata grown under Litchi chinensis, reported
higher growth and yield as compared to open field condition. On the other hand, irrespective of planting
conditions, the treatment for the growth, biomass and yield of Andrographis paniculata. Moreover, the
correlation between growth and yield were positive correlated at 1 per cent and 5 per cent level of significance.
The correlation relationship between dry weight of shoot and total dry weight of plant (r2 = 0.995) revealed that
they were highly positively correlated at 1 per cent level of significance. Soil properties viz., moisture content,
available NPK, and OC were higher under agroforestry systems as compared to open field condition. The
overall economic feasibility of the Litchi chinensis Andrographis paniculata based agroforestry system was
higher as compared to sole cropping (C2). It is for the reason, Andrographis paniculata is recommended for
intercropping under Litchi chinensis for assured income and sustainable development.