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Growth and Yield of Brinjal as influenced by Zinc and Boron fortified Briquettes in Lateritic soils of Konkan

Author: Patil S.S., Dodake S.B., Kasture M.C., Sanap P.B., More V.G. and Vaidya K.P.

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Abstract

An experiment was carried out during the rabi seasons of 2021-22 and 2022-23 to investigate the influence of zinc and boron fortified briquettes on brinjal growth, yield, and economics. There were three levels of recommended dose of nitrogen viz. 100, 80 and 60 per cent through Konkan Annapurna Briquettes (KAB) with and without fertilization of zinc and boron. The recommended dose of straight fertilizers with and without zinc and boron was also included in the experiment. The result revealed that the higher brinjal growth and fruit yield (31.43 and 31.99 t ha-1) Konkan region of Maharashtra obtained with the application of 100 per cent nitrogen through Konkan Annapurna Briquettes (KAB) fortified with 2 kg B and 3 kg Zn per hectare followed by 80 per cent N through Konkan Annapurna Briquettes (KAB) fortified with 2 kg B and 3 kg Zn per hectare.

Keywords

Brinjal, Zinc, Boron, Fortified, Konkan Annapurna Briquettes and Growth rate

Conclusion

From present investigation, it can be concluded that use of zinc and boron fortified Konkan Annapurna Briquettes (KAB) application of brinjal 150% NPK + FYM recorded significantly higher growth and fruit yield. Treatment T7 (100 % N through KAB fortified with 2 kg boron + 3 kg zinc ha-1) was found to be statistically at par with T8 (80 % N through KAB fortified with 2 kg boron + 3 kg zinc ha-1) which was also recorded with higher benefit-cost ratio. Therefore, 80 % N through KAB fortified with 2 kg boron + 3 kg zinc ha-1 was found to be suitable for realizing optimum brinjal fruit yield. Hence, it is recommended for brinjal growers in Konkan region to ensure sustainability in crop production as well as maintaining soil health.

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Patil S.S., Dodake S.B., Kasture M.C., Sanap P.B., More V.G. and Vaidya K.P. (2023). Growth and Yield of Brinjal as influenced by Zinc and Boron fortified Briquettes in Lateritic soils of Konkan. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(10): 1623-1631.