Effect of Bio-enhancers on Growth and Yield of Palak (Beta vulgaris var. bengalensis) under Shade Net conditions

Author: Akansha Shrivastava, Nivedita Singh, Satyam Patel and Animesh Ghosh

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Abstract

An experiment was carried out at School of Agriculture, ITM university, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, during February, 2023, to investigate how various bio-enhancers impact the growth and yield of palak var. Arka Anupama under shade net conditions. The study followed a completely randomized design with eight treatments and three replications. The treatments were labeled as T1= Panchgavya 100%, T2= Jeevamrita 100 %, T3= Jeevamrita (Saptdhaan) 100 %, T4=Panchgavya 50%+ Jeevamrita 50%, T5=Panchgavya 50% + Jeevamrita (Saptdhaan) 50%, T6=Panchgavya 34% + Jeevamrita 33%+ Jeevamrita (Saptdhaan)33%, T7= RDF 100 % andT8=Control. The soil was sandy loam and having 7.7 pH and 6.2 g kg-1 organic carbon According to the experiment's results, treatment T6 exhibited the most favorable outcomes, with the highest plant height, the highest number of leaves per plant, the longest leaf length, and the longest root length at the time of harvest. Additionally, treatment T6 showed the highest yield per plant and yield per bag at the time of harvest. On the other hand, treatment T8 had the lowest yield per plant and yield per bag among all the treatments. Consequently, an increasing multitude of farmers are embracing the transition to organic farming. In this context, the identification of novel organic fertilizers that are both cost-effective and environmentally benign assumes paramount significance. As of our current understanding, comprehensive insights into the utilization of organic fertilizers to ameliorate the nutritional quotient of Palak remain conspicuously absent. Thus, the present endeavor hypothesized that the integration of organic inputs would fortify growth and yield characteristics of Palak. In light of this, the current study was undertaken to discern the influence of bio-enhancers, namely panchagavya, jeevamrita, and jeevamrita (saptdhaan), growth attributes, and yield of Palak (Beta vulgaris var. bengalensis) cultivation.

Keywords

Bio-enhancers, jeevamrita, panchagavya, saptdhaan, jeopardy, ameliorate, organic fertilizer

Conclusion

In conclusion, this study delved into the Impact of Bioenhancers on the growth and yield of palak (Beta vulgaris var. bengalensis) under shade net conditions. The findings result collectively underscore the remarkable potential of bioenhancers in bolstering palak cultivation. Notably, they contribute to enhanced growth, nutrient levels, soil vitality, and microbial activity. Among the treatments, T6, characterized by the combination of Panchagavya (3%), Jeevamrita (5%), and Jeevamrita (Saptdhaan) (5%) emerged as particularly effective, positive outcomes in plant yield and development. These findings accentuate the significance of bioenhancers and offer valuable direction towards harnessing them for sustainable agricultural practices. By leveraging bioenhancers, agricultural productivity can be improved, and soil management can be enhanced.

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Akansha Shrivastava, Nivedita Singh, Satyam Patel and Animesh Ghosh (2023). Effect of Bio-enhancers on Growth and Yield of Palak (Beta vulgaris var. bengalensis) under Shade Net conditions. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(8a): 252-256.