Investigating Post-Harvest Soil Properties of Summer Greengram (Vigna radiata L.) under the Influence of Sulphur, Organic Manures and Biofertilizers

Author: N.M. Chaudhari, K.K. Patel, V.B. Virani, B.J. Chaudhary and J.B. Delvadiya

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Abstract

A field experiment was conducted at Soil and Water Management, NARP Phase-II (NARP Farm), Cotton Research Sub Station, N.A.U., Achhalia (South Gujarat Agro Climatic Zone-II) during summer season of 2021 to investigated the impact of sulphur, organic manure and biofertilizers on soil properties after harvest of greengram. Twelve treatment combinations were tested in a factorial randomized block design with three replications. Sulphur levels (20kg/ha, 30kg/ha, 40kg/ha) were combined with organic manure (5 t FYM/ha, 1 t vermicompost/ha) and biofertilizers (control, PSB + Rhizobium inoculation). Greengram variety GM-6 was sown, and recommended practices were followed. Soil samples were analyzed for various parameters using established methods. Sulphur application at 40 kg/ha significantly improved organic carbon, available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur and iron in soil. Organic manure, especially FYM at 5 t/ha, enhanced organic carbon, available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur. Biofertilizer inoculation with PSB and rhizobium significantly increased organic carbon, available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur and zinc in soil. Interaction effects revealed that combining sulphur, organic manure and biofertilizer synergistically increased available sulphur in soil. This study underscores the importance of sulphur, organic manure and biofertilizers in enhancing soil fertility.

Keywords

Greengram, sulphur, organic manures, biofetilizers, soil properties

Conclusion

The results of this study highlight the significant influence of sulphur, organic manures and biofertilizers on post-harvest soil properties in summer greengram cultivation. Higher sulphur application, especially in combination with organic manures and biofertilizers, positively impacted nutrient availability and soil characteristics. These findings underscore the potential of integrated nutrient management strategies (40 kg S/ha, 5 t FYM/ha along with PSB + Rhizobium inoculation) to enhance soil fertility and greengram productivity.

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N.M. Chaudhari, K.K. Patel, V.B. Virani, B.J. Chaudhary and J.B. Delvadiya (2023). Investigating Post-Harvest Soil Properties of Summer Greengram (Vigna radiata L.) under the Influence of Sulphur, Organic Manures and Biofertilizers. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(10): 187-191.