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Response of Lime, Sulphur and Boron on Nutrient uptake and Soil Fertility after Harvest of rapeseed (Brassica campestris L.) in Acid Soil

Author: Leishangthem Momo Singh, A.K. Singh, T. Basanta Singh, N.C. Gulleibi, Thokchom Dorenchand Singh and Khrawbor Dkhar

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Abstract

Soil acidity has been identified as a major agricultural issue in hilly areas of North Eastern India that negatively affects crop productivity, either directly or indirectly. In order to address this, a field trial was carried out at Langol Farm, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Center in the Rabi season of 2020–2021 to examine the impact of lime, sulphur, and boron on nutrient uptake of rapeseed. The experiment was set out using a Randomized Block Design with nine treatments and three replications: T1 (Control, no application), T2 (RDF), T3 (Lime), T4 (Sulphur), T5 (Boron), T6 (Lime + Sulphur), T7 (Lime + Boron), T8 (Sulphur + Boron), and T9 (Lime + Sulphur + Boron). The findings showed that using RDF, Lime, Sulphur, and Boron together resulted in the maximum nutrient N, P, K, Ca, S, and B uptake by seed and stover of rapeseed crop. Further findings showed that the combination use of RDF + Lime improved soil fertility and suggested for improved crop production in acid soil.

Keywords

Soil acidity, Lime, Sulphur, Boron, Rapeseed, Nutrient uptake

Conclusion

Based on the results of this experiment, it has been determined that the application of lime, sulphur, and boron in combination boosted soil fertility and nutrient uptake, which eventually increased the crop's access to macro- and micronutrients. Additionally, it can be inferred that the use of lime, sulphur, and boron in combination with RDF can be employed to enhance soil quality and crop yield for rapeseed in Manipur's acidic soil.

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How to cite this article

Leishangthem Momo Singh, A.K. Singh, T. Basanta Singh, N.C. Gulleibi, Thokchom Dorenchand Singh and Khrawbor Dkhar (2022). Response of Lime, Sulphur and Boron on Nutrient uptake and Soil Fertility after Harvest of rapeseed (Brassica campestris L.) in Acid Soil. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 14(4): 382-386.