Bindra, A.D.Singh, Deenpal2016-09-022016-09-022009http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/75177M.Sc. ThesisSweet or bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L. var. grossum) commonly known as Shimla Mirch was introduced by Britishers in the 19th century in Shimla hills. The crop has an advantage of being an off season vegetable crop when grown under high hill dry temperate zone of Himachal Pradesh as the availability of its fruits is at such a time when there is no other source from other parts of India and Himachal Pradesh. Besides, physical environment nutrition is one of the paramount factors which influences the productivity of capsicum. Application of essential nutrient elements from a single source, be it chemical fertilizer, organic manure cannot meet the requirement of any crop. Rather nutrients have to be supplied from organic, inorganic and biofertilizer sources in an integrated manner and in balanced amounts. Keeping this background in view, the present investigation entitled, “Studies on the effect of integrated use of nutrients in capsicum (Capsicum annuum L. var. grossum) under high hill dry temperate conditions of Himachal Pradesh” was carried out at the experimental farm of CSK HPKV, Highland Agricultural Research and Extension Centre, Kukumseri, Lahaul & Spiti, during summer 2006 and 2007. Most of the growth and yield attributes of capsicum were found maximum in the treatment receiving FYM 5 t/ha + Azotobacter + PSB. However, this treatment remained at par with application of FYM 5 t/ha + Azotobacter. Positive influence of these parameters has been manifested in getting maximum yield and economic returns from the treatment combinations of FYM 5 t/ha + Azotobacter + PSB and FYM 5 t/ha + Azotobacter. Highest yield and net returns were obtained with application of 150 per cent of recommended NPK. Physico-chemical properties of soil were improved in all the treatments where organics/bio-fertilizers were applied either alone or in combination. Soil chemical status was significantly improved with the application of 150 per cent of recommended NPK. Hence, treatment combination of FYM 5 t/ha + Azotobacter + 150 per cent of recommended NPK could be adopted for cultivation of capsicum under high hill dry temperate conditions of Himachal Pradesh.en<h1>You have exceeded your usage quota. Please contact gshukla [at] iitk.ac.in </h1>Capsicum<h1>You have exceeded your usage quota. Please contact gshukla [at] iitk.ac.in </h1>AgronomyThesis