Chetti, M BSrinivasa, H S2019-07-182019-07-182004No. of references 112http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810115467"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."ennullThesis