Performance of Mung Bean Varieties with New Generation Fertilizers and Organic Manures

Author: Balveer Singh, Y.K. Singh, Kaushal Kumar, C.L. Maurya, Shikhar Verma, Shakti Singh and Ankit Upadhyay

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Abstract

The field experiment took place at the research farm of Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, during the consecutive summer seasons of 2021 and 2022. The research included twelve unique treatment combinations, featuring two varieties of mung bean (Pusa-1431 and Virat) and six different nutrient management treatments (100% NPK, 75% NPK + 5 t ha-1 FYM, 75% NPK + 5 t ha-1FYM + NPK Consortia, 75% NPK + 5 t ha-1 FYM + Nano-P Spray at 25 DAS, 75% NPK + NPK Consortia + Nano-P Spray at 25 DAS, and 75% NPK + 5 t ha-1 FYM + NPK Consortia + Nano-P Spray at 25 DAS). The experimental design was a factorial randomized block with three replications. The study's focus was to evaluate the impact of various nutrient management practices on factors such as plant height, dry matter accumulation, and soil physical and chemical characteristics, across the two distinct crop varieties, IPM 205-7 (VIRAT) and PUSA: - 1431. The study was conducted over two years, 2021 and 2022, and the results were pooled to observe trends. In the domain of plant height, nutrient management practices involving 75% NPK combined with FYM, NPK Consortia, and Nano-P Spray at 25 DAS showed the highest growth, reaching an average height of 59.1 cm at harvest. For dry matter accumulation, the same combination yielded the maximum accumulation of 11.2 at harvest, indicating the robustness of this treatment. In terms of soil physical and chemical properties, the study found that a combination of 75% NPK, FYM at 5 t ha-1, NPK Consortia, and Nano – P Spray at 25 DAS enhanced organic carbon content (0.54%), available nitrogen (193.9 Kg ha-1), available phosphorus (17.4 Kg ha-1), and available potassium (205.9 Kg ha-1). The research importantly concluded that variations in nutrient management could lead to differences in plant growth and soil quality. The application of organic and inorganic components together, such as NPK Consortia with FYM, demonstrated synergy in enhancing both plant and soil health. The study's results highlight the importance of precise nutrient management in sustainable agricultural practices. They pave the way for further research and development of tailor-made nutrient solutions that can meet specific crop requirements, contributing to higher yields, and improved soil health.

Keywords

Soil, Growth, NPK Consortia, Nano P, FYM

Conclusion

The research's findings reveal that the integration of organic manures with new-generation fertilizers has a substantial impact on the growth and health of the mung bean crops. Specific combinations, such as 75% NPK + 5 t ha-1 FYM + NPK Consortia + Nano-P Spray at 25 DAS, demonstrated the highest growth, pointing to the potential benefits of innovative nutrient management in sustainable agriculture. The observed differences between the two mung bean varieties, IPM 205-7 (VIRAT) and PUSA: - 1431, offer valuable information for tailored agricultural practices. The results of this study have broad implications for the development of optimized fertilization strategies, and they contribute to the broader understanding of sustainable farming practices. Continued research in this area is essential to validate these findings and to explore further the long-term effects of these nutrient management practices on crop yield, soil health, and environmental sustainability.

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Balveer Singh, Y.K. Singh, Kaushal Kumar, C.L. Maurya, Shikhar Verma, Shakti Singh and Ankit Upadhyay (2023). Performance of Mung Bean Varieties with New Generation Fertilizers and Organic Manures. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(9): 1001-1005.