Integrated Approach of Nutrient Management for Improvement in Crop Productivity of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) cv. Arka Anamika

Author: Ruby Narwariya, Ankur Sharma and Soni Gupta

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Abstract

At present agricultural production is at stagnation as the genetic potential of various vegetable crops or varieties is being utilized up to maximum through application of recommended doses of fertilizers (RDF). The scientific community is looking forward for some suitable advancement in crop production to resolve this challenge. Among the various approaches which are being currently investigated, integrated nutrient management by using organic and inorganic sources of nutrients, fertigation approach, protected cultivation and micronutrient applications are common and reflecting considerable improvement. Considering the significance of integrated approach of nutrient management, the present investigation was carried out with the objectives to determine the impact of organic nutrient sources like farmyard manure (FYM) and vermicompost (VC) and inorganic nutrient sources on growth, yield and quality and production of okra cv. Arka Anamika. The replicated experiment was set up with twelve treatments by using 50 %, 75 % or 100 % of RDF with combination of FYM and/or VC. Among various treatments, T11 (100% RDF + FYM + VC) application resulted in maximum plant height (80.20 cm), number of branches (5.56), number of leaves (68.83), number of nodes per plant (21.33), internodal length (6.91 cm), number of days until first flowering (39.5), number of fruits per plant (18.5), fruit length (17.5 cm), fruit weight (18.34 gm), yield quintal per hectare (8.88 q/ha) with good quality okra fruits and highest net income (Rs. 322589.22) and B:C ratio (2.36). Thus, integrated use of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients is the best strategy to increase productivity and economic yield in okra.

Keywords

B:C ratio, Inorganic fertilizers, Okra, Net Income, Productivity, Vermicompost

Conclusion

The present findings confirm that the okra cultivar Arka Anamika responded well to the application of (100% RDF + FYM + VC) for good growth, higher yields per plot, quality fruits and high economic benefits. Thus, T11 (100% RDF + FYM + VC) and T10 (100% RDF + VC) were reported as best approach for nutrients management in okra to obtain better yield and economic return. The data analysis shows that the control treatment produced the minimum growth and yield. Therefore, combining the use of organic and inorganic fertilizers is the best strategy to increase production and efficiently manage the resources.

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Ruby Narwariya, Ankur Sharma and Soni Gupta (2022). Integrated Approach of Nutrient Management for Improvement in Crop Productivity of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) cv. Arka Anamika. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 14(4): 479-483.