Nutrient content, Nutrient Uptake and Nutrient use efficiency of Double Zero Indian Mustard (PDZM-31) as effected by different Nutrient Management Practices

Author: Gajjela Indira, R.B. Yadav, Archana Verma and Anjali

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Abstract

A field experiment was conducted at Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, to assess the effect of different nutrient management practices on nutrient content, nutrient uptake and nutrient use efficiency of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.). Increment in use of inorganic fertilizers without inclusion of organic nutrient sources has intensified nutrient deficiencies of major and micro nutrients in plants. It also has degraded the soil health and pollution in environment. Integration of major and micronutrients with organic manures sustains the soil health and stabilizes the crop production by improving productivity. Standardization of Integrated Nutrient Management approach involving FYM, biofertilizers and inorganic fertilizers can maintain soil health and sustain crop productivity. Indian mustard cultivar Pusa Mustard 31(PDZM -31) was grown during winter (rabi) season of 2020-21. The treatments comprised of Control (T1), 100% N (T2), 100% NP (T3), 100% NPK (T4), 125%NPK (T5), 100% NPK+ S@40kg ha-1 (T6), 100%NPK+ Zn @5kg ha-1 (T7), 100%NPK + B @1kg ha-1 (T8), 75% NPK+ VC @ 2t ha-1 (T9), 75%NPK+FYM @ 6t ha-1 (T10), 75% NPK + VC @ 2t ha-1+ Azotobacter (T11) and 75% NPK + FYM @ 6t ha-1 + Azotobacter (T12) and analysed in RBD comprising of 3 replications. Results revealed that treatments T11 and T12 had significant influence on Nutrient content, Nutrient uptake by seed and stover and on Nutrient use efficiency of Indian mustard.

Keywords

Nutrient management, Nutrient content, Nutrient uptake, Nutrient use efficiency, Double zero Indian mustard

Conclusion

It can be concluded that the integrated application of inorganic fertilizers, organic manures and biofertilizers gives better productivity in Indian mustard. Among the various nutrient management practices, treatment T11 (75% NPK + VC@ 2t ha-1 + Azotobacter) and T12 (75% NPK + FYM@ 6t ha-1 + Azotobacter) exhibited significant influence on nutrient content, nutrient uptake, nutrient use efficiency and productivity of Indian mustard.

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Gajjela Indira, R.B. Yadav, Archana Verma and Anjali (2023). Nutrient content, Nutrient Uptake and Nutrient use efficiency of Double Zero Indian Mustard (PDZM-31) as effected by different Nutrient Management Practices. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5): 1299-1304.