Symbiotic Parameters, Quality Parameters, Nutrient Content and Uptake by Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Crop as Influenced by Rock Phosphate, Poultry Manure and Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria

Author: Deshraj Meena, R.H. Meena, Devendra Jain, Ajit Kumar Meena, Kriti Sharma and Yash Vardhan Singh

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Abstract

The field experiment entitled “Symbiotic Parameters, Quality Parameters, Nutrient Content and Uptake by Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Crop as Influenced by Rock Phosphate, Poultry Manure and Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria” was conducted during Rabi season, 2021-2022 at Instructional Farm (Agronomy), Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur (Rajasthan). The experiment was layout in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 9 treatments and 3 replications. Higher number of nodules plant-1 at 60 days (44.16), leghemoglobin content in nodules (2.48 mg g-1), protein content in seed and protein yield (456.21 kg ha-1) were also observed under application of 50% P through RP + 50% P through PM + PSB (T9). The results showed that treatment T9 (50% P through RP + 50% P through PM + PSB) significantly improved in NPK content in seed as well as haulm. Further results revealed that nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium uptake was also significantly enhanced by the combined application of RP+PM+PSB (50% P through RP + 50% P through PM+ PSB). It was concluded that application of 50% P through RP + 50% P through PM + PSB (T9) significantly improved symbiotic parameters, nutrient content and uptake by chickpea of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). These findings hold significant implications for sustainable agriculture and nutrient management strategies in chickpea cultivation, and can contribute to the optimization of crop yields and overall agricultural productivity in the region.

Keywords

Rock Phosphate, Poultry Manure, Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria, Nutrient content, Nutrient uptake, Chickpea

Conclusion

Based on the experimental findings from the Rabi season of 2021-2022, the application of 50% phosphorus through rock phosphate (RP) + 50% phosphorus through poultry manure (PM) + phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB) (T9) showed significant effects on various aspects, including symbiotic parameters, nutrient content, and nutrient uptake, as compared to the control group. This integrated treatment demonstrated superior performance and positively influenced the nodulation process, nutrient content in the seeds and haulm, and overall nutrient uptake by the chickpea plants. These results highlight the potential of the combined approach using rock phosphate, poultry manure, and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria to enhance chickpea productivity and nutrient utilization, providing valuable insights for optimizing agricultural practices and crop yield.

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Deshraj Meena, R.H. Meena, Devendra Jain, Ajit Kumar Meena, Kriti Sharma and Yash Vardhan Singh (2023). Symbiotic Parameters, Quality Parameters, Nutrient Content and Uptake by Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Crop as Influenced by Rock Phosphate, Poultry Manure and Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5a): 157-164.