scholarly journals Effect of Organic Amendments on Growth, Nutrient Uptake Pattern and Yield of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 107 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Chitra R ◽  
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Vinothini L ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Humic Acid ◽  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Phosphorus Uptake ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Organic Manures ◽  
Neem Cake

The high yield of ginger is function of adequate and timely supply of plant nutrients. Among the various agronomic technologies influencing the production of ginger, nutrition is found to exert a great influence on growth and yield of ginger. Imbalance, low or no fertilizer application is one of the most important factors in obtaining the poor yield. Hence, the trial was taken to study the effect of organic manures (FYM, neem cake, vermicompost, Azospirillum) and biostimulants (panchakavya, humic acid and PPFM) on growth, yield and nutrient uptake of ginger at Department of Spices and Plantation Crops, Horticultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. The growth parameters like plant height, number of leaves, number of tillers and leaf area were found to be higher in the plants fed with 50% N (FYM) +25% N (Neem cake) + 25% N (Vermicompost) + Azospirillum (5kg/ha) + Panchakavya (3%). The maximum green rhizome yield (23.55 t ha-1) was obtained with the application of 50% N (FYM) +25% N (Neem cake) + 25% N (Vermicompost) + Azospirillum (5kg/ ha) + Panchakavya (3%) per hectare. The highest uptake of nitrogen (119.06 kg ha-1) and potassium (197.56 kg ha-1) was found in the application of 50% N (FYM) +25% N (Neem cake) + 25% N (vermicompost) + Azospirillum (5kg/ ha) + panchakavya (3%) per hectare The maximum amount of Phosphorus uptake (14.35 kg ha-1) was recorded in the application of 50% N (FYM) +25% N (neem cake) + 25% N (vermicompost) + Azospirillum (5kg/ha) + humic acid (0.1%). In ginger cultivation, the application of organic manures and inorganic fertilizers commonly practiced to increase the yield and quality of rhizome. Considering the world demand for organic food, the improvement of soil health, productivity and the availability of local resources, cultivation under organic farming can be encouraged. Keywords: Bio-stimulants; Growth parameters; Ginger; Nutrient uptake; Organic manures; Yield

scholarly journals Effect of organic manures as INM component on growth and yield of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-227
Author(s):  
SAKTHIVEL B ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Capsicum Annuum ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Organic Manures ◽  
Neem Cake ◽  
Capsicum Annuum L ◽  
Yield Parameters ◽  
Canopy Volume

A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2019 at farmer’s field in Panruti near Cuddalore district (Tamil Nadu) to study effect of organic manures as INM component on growth, yield and quality of chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) in a randomized block design. The treatments consisted of recommended dose of fertilizers at two levels (160:60:30 and 120:45:22.5 kg NPK ha-1) and organic manures (20 t FYM ha-1, 50 kg Bio ash ha-1, 5 t press mud granules ha-1, 20 kg Sea weed extract granules ha-1 and 5 t neem cake ha-1) and replicated three times. The growth and yield parameters of chilli were significantly influenced due to application of organic manures. Among the treatments, 75% RDF + 20 t FYM + 20 kg Sea weed extract granules + 5 t neem cake ha-1 (T8) exhibited better performances of growth and yield parameters of chilli cv. Indus 13. The maximum values of growth parameters such as plant height, leaves plant-1, branches plant-1, canopy volume, chlorophyll content in the leaves and net photosynthetic rate were observed in this treatment (T8). The yield parameters such as days to first flowering, days to 50% flowering, flowers plant-1, fruit set, fruits plant-1, fruit length, fruit girth, pericarp thickness, pulp seed ratio, single fruit weight, total fruit yield (28.18 t ha-1) and quality parameters like capsaicin content (0.76%) and ascorbic acid content (171.3 mg g-1) were highest in this treatment (T8) suggested this is the best integrated nutrient management combination for chilli. Application of 100% RDF (160 : 30 : 30 kg ha-1) proved inferior in respect of growth and yield of chilli.

scholarly journals Influence of Different Organic Manures on Growth, Yield Components and Productivity of Cotton

2020 ◽  
Vol 107 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Subramanian E ◽  
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Sathishkumar A ◽  
Rajesh P ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Recommended Dose ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Organic Manures ◽  
Net Returns

The present study aimed to the effect of different organic manures on the growth and yield attributes of cotton by conducting field experiments during rice fallow season of 2013-14 and 2014-15 at the Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai.. The cotton growth parameters such as plant height, leaf area index, dry matter production and monopodial branches plant-1 were significantly influenced by the application of 100% recommended dose of fertilizer through vermicompost (on equal N basis). Also application of recommended dose of fertilizer through vermicompost (on equal N basis) recorded significantly higher yield attributes viz., sympodial branches plant-1, number of bolls plant-1, boll weight and seed cotton yield (17.4 and 18.6 q ha-1 during both the years, respectively). Economic analysis also indicated that Insitu vermicomposting produced higher net returns with higher B:C ratio.

scholarly journals Influence of Organic Manures and Inorganic Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Fodder Maize (Zea mays L.) Grown in North Eastern Zone of Tamil Nadu

2021 ◽  
pp. 70-78
Author(s):  
T. Ananthi ◽  
C. Vennila
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Inorganic Fertilizers ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Organic Manures ◽  
Fodder Yield

Experiments were conducted during rabi season of 2019 and 2020 at the Department of Agronomy, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai to assess the performance of fodder maize (Zea mays L.) under varying combinations of organic manures and inorganic fertilizers. An experiment was laid out in split plot design with four organic treatments in main-plots viz., No manure, farm yard  manure (25 t/ha), vermicompost (12 t/ ha),  poultry manure (12 t /ha) and four fertilizer treatments in subplots with levels of No fertilizer, 125% RDF, 100% RDF, 75% RDF.  Recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF) for fodder maize crop is 60 kg N ha-1: 40 kg P2O5 ha-1: 20 kg K2O ha-1. The organic manures were applied as per the N equivalent basis to inorganic nutrient recommendation. The results revealed that all the maize growth parameters, green and dry fodder yield were significantly affected with the application of organic manures and fertilizer levels. Growth parameters viz., taller plants, more number of leaves per plant, higher leaf area index, stem girth, leaf stem ratio were observed under the combined application of poultry manure @ 12 t/ha  and fertilizer level of 75% RDF. The highest green matter yield and dry fodder yield were recorded with the integrated application of poultry manure @ 12 t/ ha along with the fertilizer level of 75 % RDF.

scholarly journals Breaking Dormancy and Effects of Shade Level and NPK Fertilizer Rates on Yield of Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Smith (Lempoyang)

Agriculture ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Goh ◽  
Thohirah Lee Abdullah ◽  
Siti Hassan ◽  
Johnson Stanslas
Keyword(s):  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Significant Interaction Effect ◽  
Zingiber Zerumbet ◽  
Npk Fertilizer ◽  
Fertilizer Rates

Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Smith, known as Lempoyang in Malaysia, belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. Previous studies on Lempoyang mainly focused on the chemical properties and biological activities of the rhizome extracts of this plant. Despite the tremendous demand for the rhizomes of Z. zerumbet, there is a lack of information on cultivation practices and a scarcity of planting materials. By using the pre-soaked technique, the challenges posed by Z. zerumbet dormancy can be overcome, obtaining good quality and uniform planting material throughout the year. Besides that, it is also crucial to determine the optimum shade level and NPK fertilizer rates to obtain a high yield and good quality rhizomes of Lempoyang. Six concentrations of 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP, 0, 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 mg/L) and ethephon (0, 150, 300, 450, 600, and 750 mg/L) were tested to evaluate their effects on breaking rhizome dormancy. Three different shade levels (full sun, 30%, and 50% shade levels) and four combinations of Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) (NPK) fertilizer at different rates were evaluated to study their effects on plant growth and yield performance. The results showed that BAP at 100 mg/L and ethephon at 300 mg/L performed better than the other compound concentrations tested in promoting the breaking of bud dormancy. A significant interaction effect was observed between shade levels and NPK fertilizer rates in all the growth parameters examined, except for the number of tillers per plant. Plants grown under 30% shade with NPK 4 produced the highest rhizome fresh weight, dry weight, and yield, but plants grown under 50% shade with NPK 4 showed the highest plant height and number of tillers per plant.

scholarly journals Determination of the Effect of Humic Acid on Growth and Development Parameters of Parsley (Petroselinum sativum Hoffm.) Grown in Boron Soil

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuncay TURSUN ◽  
Sener AKINCI ◽  
Esin BOZKURT
Keyword(s):  
Humic Acid ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Growth Analyses ◽  
Nutrient Solutions

Boron is an important micronutrient, required for all plant growth, and critical for high yield and quality of crops. The aim of the present research was to determine the effects of boron on pot-grown parsley (Petroselinum sativum Hoffm.). The experimental design consisted of four treatments using Hoagland-Arnon (1950) nutrient solutions with two different boron concentrations (B1 - 15 ppm and B2 - 150 ppm), each with and without 10 ml humic acid addition (HB1 and HB2), and controls with full strength Hoagland-Arnon solutions. Growth analyses of the parsley revealed that 15 ppm boron application caused an increase in root length leaf fresh and dry weight root fresh and dry weight and leaf area compared to control values. 150 ppm B (B2) concentration decreased all growth parameters compared to controls. The two humic acid treatments (HB1 and HB2) did not increase any of those growth parameters either in controls (C) or in the two boron (B1 and B2) concentrations. Analysis by (ICP-MS) revealed that B content in the leaves increased gradually in B1 and B2, as well as in both humic treatments where in HB2 it increased to 99.38% compared to B1. In the leaves, Mn, Zn and Fe contents behaved the same as B, increasing in all treatments, with the amounts in HB2 being significantly greater than in C, B1 and B2 leaves.

scholarly journals Performance of Planting Methods and Sett Treatments on Quality, Nutrient Uptake and Economics of Bajra Napier Hybrid Grass (Pennisetum glaucum L. X P. purpureum schumach)

2020 ◽  
pp. 166-176
Author(s):  
S. V. Varshini ◽  
C. Jayanthi ◽  
S. D. Sivakumar ◽  
A. Senthil ◽  
P. Malarvizhi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Nitrogen Uptake ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Phosphorus Uptake ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Planting Methods ◽  
Vertical Planting ◽  
Benefit Cost

A field experiment to assess the effect of  planting methods and sett treatments on quality, nutrient uptake and economics of bajra napier hybrid grass CO (BN) 5 was conducted during 2018-2019 at the Eastern block farm of the Department of Agronomy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University – Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The experimental field was laid out in factorial randomized block design. The main plots were vertical planting (M1) and horizontal planting (M2) and sub-plots were 13 sett treatments. The results on some quality parameters viz., crude protein, crude fibre, crude fat, total ash contents (%), showed non-significant difference on planting methods, sett treatments and their interaction. Among planting methods, vertical planting had registered higher crude protein yield of 1.23 t ha-1cut-1, nitrogen uptake (151 kg ha-1cut-1), phosphorus uptake (23.4 kg ha-1cut-1) and potassium uptake (87.7 kg ha-1cut-1). Among sett treatments, water soaking for 12 hours and 24 hours incubation (S1) significantly registered higher crude protein yield (1.78 t ha-1cut-1), nitrogen uptake (186.8 kg ha-1cut-1), phosphorus uptake (31.9 kg ha-1cut-1) and potassium uptake (108.4 kg ha-1cut-1). In two planting methods, low cost of cultivation ($ 629 ha-1), higher gross return ($ 1227 ha-1), net return ($ 598 ha-1) and benefit cost ratio (1.98) were registered with vertical planting (M1). Similarly, among sett treatments, water soaking for 12 hours and 24 hours incubation (S1) recorded lower cost of cultivation ($ 563 ha-1), higher gross return ($ 1698 ha-1), net return ($ 1135 ha-1) and benefit cost ratio (3.02). With this, it can be concluded that for planting method, vertical planting (M1), and for sett treatment, water soaking for 12 hours and 24 hours incubation (S1) are the recommended practices for achieving better quality, nutrient uptake and economics from bajra napier hybrid grass.

scholarly journals Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth, Yield Attributes and Economics of Spiny Brinjal (Solanum melongina L.) Var VRM (Br)-1

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
S. Nantha Kumar ◽  
Mhaddalkar Tejas Vijay Vidhya ◽  
K. Rathika
Keyword(s):  
Humic Acid ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Integrated Nutrient Management ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
P 75

Background: An experiment on “Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth, Yield Attributes and Economics of Spiny Brinjal (Solanum melongina L.) var. VRM (Br)-1” were conducted at Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College farm, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu. Methods: Eleven treatments of integrated nutrient management viz., T1-RDF of N:P:K (100:50:30 kg/ha.), T2– FYM (25 t/ ha.), T3- Humic acid (20 kg/ha.), T4- RDF of N:P:K (100:50:30 kg/ha.) +FYM @25 t/ ha, T5- Humic acid (20 kg/ha.) + RDF of N:P:K (100:50:30 kg/ha.), T6- Azospirillum (2 kg/ha.), T7- Phosphobacteria (2 kg/ha.), T8- Azospirillum (2 kg/ha.) + Phosphobacteria (2 kg/ha.), T9 – 75% RDF of N (75 kg/ha.) + 100% RDF of P&K (50:30 kg/ha.) + Azospirillum (2 kg/ha.), T10 - 75% RDF of P (37.5 kg/ha.) + 100% RDF of N&K (100:30 kg/ha.) + Phosphobacteria (2 kg/ha.) and T11 - 75% RDF of N & P (75:37.5 kg/ha.) + 100% RDF of K (30 kg/ha.) + Azospirillum (2 kg/ha.) + Phosphobacteria (kg/ha.) replicated thrice in Randomised block design. Results: The various treatments of integrated nutrient managementin spiny brinjalclearly showed that growth and yield attributes were high in T11.The economic assessment of different treatments revealed that maximum net profit Rs.2,16,570/ha.with benefit cost ratio (2.60) was also recorded in treatment T11 75% RDF of N & P (75:37.5 kg/ha.) + 100% RDF of K (30 kg/ha.) + Azospirillum(2 kg/ha.) + Phosphobacteria (kg/ha.).

scholarly journals Organic amendments for mitigating soil salinity in rice

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shithi Chowdhury ◽  
Dhiman Bhusan ◽  
Md Abul Hashem ◽  
Md Anamul Hoque
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Soil Amendments ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Farmyard Manure ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Cellular Damage ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Organic Manures ◽  
Local Cultivar ◽  
Boro Rice

Salinity causes cellular damage and limits crop productivity. Accumulation of organic compound is one of the adaptive mechanisms to salinity in plants. The experiments were laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications at the farmer’s field of Botiaghata, Khulna to investigate the mitigating effects of organic manures on salinity stress in rice genotypes during both aman and boro seasons. Two T. aman rice (salt-sensitive; BR-23 and local cultivar; Mohini) and two boro rice (salt-sensitive; BRRI dhan-29 and salt-tolerant; BINA dhan-8) were used as test crops. Farmyard manure (FYM) and poultry manure (PM) were applied to the soils during final land preparation. There were five treatments namely T0= control (no manure), T1=FYM (5 t/ha), T2=FYM (10 t/ha), T3=PM (4 t/ha), T4=PM (8 t/ha).Thirtyday- old rice seedlings were transplanted in the experimental plots. Salinity caused a significant reduction in growth and yield of both aman and boro rice. Under saline condition, BR-23 (aman rice) produced higher yield than local cultivar Mohini in aman season while BINA dhan-8 produced higher yield than BRRI dhan29 in boro season. Soil amendments with FYM and PM significantly increased the growth, and grain and straw yields of all rice cultivars under saline conditions. Increased nutrient uptake and K+/Na+ ratio in rice were also observed due to application of organic manures. No considerable changes in post-harvest soil properties such as pH, EC, CEC and organic matter status of saline soils were observed by addition of FYM and PM. The present study suggests that soil amendments with FYM and PM improve salt tolerance in rice by increasing K+/Na+ ratio and nutrient uptake. Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.6(1): 11-17, April 2019

scholarly journals Improvement of Salt Tolerance in Maize by Exogenous Application of Proline

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
MI Hasan ◽  
MG Kibria ◽  
M Jahiruddin ◽  
Y Murata ◽  
MA Hoque
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Uptake ◽  
Antioxidant Defense ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Growth Stages ◽  
Total N ◽  
Exogenous Application ◽  
S Uptake ◽  
Maize Plants ◽  
Different Growth Stages

Proline provides protection in plants against various abiotic stresses including salinity. The field experiment was conducted at the farmer’s field of coastal area (Botiaghata, Khulna) to mitigate the adverse effects of salinity on growth and yield of maize by exogenous application of proline. In the experiment maize plants were treated with different concentrations of proline at seedling and/or vegetative stages. The plant growth parameters, grain and stover yields, nutrient uptake and K+/Na+ ratio were recorded. All the yield contributing characters were significantly increased due to exogenous application of proline at different growth stages. Among the treatments, application of 100 mM proline at seedling and vegetative stages offered the highest grain and stover yields (5.7 t ha-1 and 9.8 t ha-1, respectively) of maize which was followed by 100 mM proline application at seedling stage where grain and stover yields were 5.7 t ha-1 and 9.7 t/ha, respectively. However no significant differences were found between two treatments. Total N, P and S uptake (203.66, 23.24 and 23.14 kg ha-1, respectively) were highest when the maize plants were treated with 100 mM proline at seedling and vegetative stages. The highest K+/Na+ ratio both in grain (12.92) and stover (5.57) was also observed in the same treatment. Therefore, it can be concluded that exogenous application of proline improves salinity tolerance in maize by increasing nutrient uptake and probably due to increasing antioxidant defense mechanisms.J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 8(1): 13-18 2015

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