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Organic Production of Turmeric: A New Methodology to Improve Yield

Author: B. Mahender and P. Srinivas

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Abstract

The trial has been conducted at the turmeric research station, kammarpally for the continuous of three years (2017-2020) to assess the potential of organic methodology developed by Indian Institute of Spices Research. The application of organic manures in the agricultural sector plays a key role in improving the quality of turmeric as well as improving the soil health. Turmeric helps in improving immunity and controls many diseases hence demand of organically grown turmeric is increasing tremendously. A field experiment has been conducted to study the organic cultivation of turmeric. In this trial a comparative study of organic cultivation over inorganic cultivation was undertaken with 3 varieties Prathibha, IISR-Pragathi (ACC-49) and Duggirala red to study the effect of different organic manures package in turmeric. Organic manures viz., PGPR Stain of GRB-35, FYM, neem cake, vermicompost, sulphate of potash, IISR- turmeric booster used as organic source of nutrients formulated by Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhicode, Kerala for this trial. Maximum mean yield (44.18 t/ha) was observed from organic production with variety Prathibha followed by IISR-Pragathi (39.48 t/ha). Highest mean plant height (106.75), number of shoots (2.38), number of leaves (11.4), leaf length (50.1), leaf width (15.9) were recorded from the organic production module over traditional inorganic method of cultivation

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Vermicompost, FYM, Fresh rhizome yield, Turmeric booster, GRB-35 strain

Conclusion

The turmeric cultivated in organic module developed by IISR proved to be better organic methodology for organic cultivation of turmeric with IISR Pragathi and IISR Prathibha and Duggirala red varieties. The use of vermicompost, FYM and other inputs in this methodology improve soil condition, which is useful for higher net returns and maintenance of soil fertility in organic cultivation of turmeric

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How to cite this article

B. Mahender and P. Srinivas (2023). Organic Production of Turmeric: A New Methodology to Improve Yield. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(7): 405-410.