Effect of Organic and Inorganic Source of Nutrients on soil properties and quality of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum – graecum L.)

Author: Prakash Chand Gurjar, R.H. Meena, Gajanand Jat, S.C. Meena and Dharm Pal Singh

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Abstract

A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season 2021-22 and 2022-23 at Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur (Rajasthan), to study the Effect of Organic and Inorganic Source of Nutrients on soil biological properties and Productivity The research revolved around the cultivation of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum – graecum L.). The experiment was thoughtfully organized using a Factorial Randomized Block design, thoughtfully replicated three times for robust statistical analysis and sixteen treatments. The treatments comprised of different combination of organic source and inorganic source viz. The significantly, bulk density, particle density, porosity, water holding capacity, pH, EC and organic carbon observed with the application of the full Recommended Dose of Fertilizer (100% RDF) coupled with a foliar spray of zinc 0.25% with 6 t vermicompost + foliar spray of @5% vermiwash (ION3 ON3) over control during both 2021-22, 2022-23 and in pooled analysis. Furthermore the significantly protein content in seed and chlorophyll content was recorded with application of 100% RDF + foliar spray of zinc 0.25% with 6 t vermicompost + foliar spray of @5% vermiwash (ION3 ON3) In comparison to the control group, these superior results persisted consistently throughout both years and remained evident in the comprehensive pooled analysis.

Keywords

Vermicompost, + foliar spray of vermiwash with fertility level + foliar spray of zinc, Physico-chemical properties and productivity of fenugreek

Conclusion

Based on the insightful findings of this experiment, it can be definitively concluded that the utilization of 6 tons of vermicompost, coupled with a 5% foliar spray of vermiwash, in combination with 100% RDF and a foliar spray of zinc at a concentration of 0.25%, leads to a significant enhancement in various soil attributes. These improvements encompass bulk density, particle density, porosity, water-holding capacity, pH levels, electrical conductivity (EC), and the organic carbon content in the soil following the harvest. Moreover, this treatment regimen also demonstrates a notable increase in the protein content of Fenugreek seeds and the chlorophyll content within Fenugreek plants. As a result, it is strongly recommended to employ the combination of RDF with zinc foliar spray, in conjunction with vermicompost and vermiwash foliar application, to effectively ameliorate the physicochemical properties of the soil within the Typic Haplustepts soil category found in the sub-humid southern plains of Rajasthan.

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Prakash Chand Gurjar, R.H. Meena, Gajanand Jat, S.C. Meena and Dharm Pal Singh (2023). Effect of Organic and Inorganic Source of Nutrients on soil properties and quality of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum – graecum L.). Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(9): 753-757.