Effect of Organic Manures on Growth and Yield Attributes of Finger Millet

Author: Chaudhari A.K., Shroff J.C., Patel Hardik, Prajapati Mansi and Shah S.N.

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Abstract

An experiment was conducted during the 2022 Kharif season at the College Agronomy Farm, B.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand. The soil of the experimental plot was identified as loamy sand, exhibiting good drainage with a pH of 7.79. Soil analysis indicated low levels of available nitrogen (210 kg/ha), while organic carbon (0.73%), available phosphorus (31 kg/ha), and available potash (280 kg/ha) were at medium levels. Ten treatments were evaluated, incorporating various components such as Farmyard manure, Vermicompost, Jeevamrit, Vermiwash, and Bio-NP Consortium in different combinations and compositions, employing a randomized block design with four replications. The application of 25% N through FYM + 50% N through Vermicompost + Bio-NP Consortium significantly enhanced plant height to 101.52 cm and 112.52 cm at 60 DATP and at harvest, respectively. It also resulted in an increased effective number of tillers per meter row length (25.25), length of finger (9.75 cm), number of fingers per ear head (8.05), grain yield (3032 kg/ha), and straw yield (5862 kg/ha). Moreover, higher net profit and BCR in finger millet were observed with this application method (T6). These research findings can assist growers in achieving better and more sustainable finger millet production, thereby enhancing its acceptability among end-users due to its organic cultivation. Additionally, it can aid producers in obtaining better prices and contribute to the economic upliftment of farmers.

Keywords

Organic Manures, Finger millet, Farm yard manure, Vermicompost, Jeevamrit, Vermiwash, Bio-NP Consortium, Nitrogen

Conclusion

According to the findings of the present study, the application of 25% N through FYM + 50% N through Vermicompost and Bio-NP Consortium, as well as 25% N through FYM + 50% N through Vermicompost + Vermiwash or 25% N through FYM + 50% N through Vermicompost + Jeevamrit, and 50% N through FYM + 25% N through Vermicompost + Bio-NP Consortium, resulted in increased yield and improved quality. However, higher net realization was achieved with 25% N through FYM + 50% N through Vermicompost and Bio-NP Consortium, 25% N through FYM + 50% N through Vermicompost + Vermiwash, and 50% N through FYM + 25% N through Vermicompost and Bio-NP Consortium. The maximum benefit-cost ratio was observed under the application of 25% N through FYM + 50% N through Vermicompost and Bio-NP Consortium.

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Chaudhari A.K., Shroff J.C., Patel Hardik, Prajapati Mansi and Shah S.N. (2024). Effect of Organic Manures on Growth and Yield Attributes of Finger Millet. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(1): 265-270.