Journal ID : AMA-05-06-2023-12313
[This article belongs to Volume - 54, Issue - 06]
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Title : Traditional bio-amendments and agrotechnology improves productivity of Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) in sodic soil condition

Abstract :

Agroecological interventions are imperative for boosting agricultural productivity and soil fertility while increasing profitability of subsistence farmers in low-income countries by replacing synthetic fertilizers. Traditional methods of sustainable farming are an emerging concept for designing the management practices of agriculture which help to assist in proper execution of the task. With this context, the present study was aimed to evaluate the impact of animal manures (cow manure) and plant residue-based organic amendments on soil quality, nutrient uptake and balance yield under sodic condition of Ayodhya. The field experiments were conducted for two years at the above two sites and amendments were done at a rate by replacing chemical fertilizers. Field trials were conducted with the 100% RDF as control, and other treatments with different bioenhancers paired with mulch and non-mulch. The organic amendments were done during stages and the residual effect was observed at the end of the experiment. Though soil organic carbon (SOC) was found to show significant (p ≥ 0.05) increase in cow pat pit amended plots, jeevamrita followed by panchagavya showed year wise increase in both soil organic carbon (SOC) and available nutrients. Plant growth and yield attributes in amended plot slight changes to that of control in the first year but after that amended plot showed better performance in the next year. All amendments resulted in higher benefit: cost ratio except control. Our study advocates that validation of suitable amendment based on organic inputs are imperative for improving the yield, soil quality and nutrient balance.

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