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Panchagavya: An Effective Plant Growth Booster in Leafy Vegetable

Author: Rekha V.R. Nair, Anjitha Das, Sreethu V.A. and Raji Swaroop

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Abstract

Amaranthus is a vegetable rich in dietary fibre, protein, minerals, and antioxidants. The heavy demands of nutrients are often met through chemical fertilizers and its prolonged usage can result in nutrient imbalances, soil degradation, and environmental pollution. Application of liquid organic manures like panchagavya, vermiwash, fish amino acid and egg amino acid can enhance productivity without deteriorating soil health. A study was conducted at College of Agriculture Vellayani, Kerala, India, to understand the influence of liquid manures on growth and yield of leafy vegetable amaranthus. These manures were applied 15 days after transplanting and continued till harvesting at weekly intervals. Panchagavya spray at a rate of one per cent at weekly intervals recorded maximum height, number of leaves and girth. The highest fresh weight and dry weight were noticed in panchagavya and vermiwash treated plants. Liquid manures can offer sound and sustainable agricultural practices by reducing the dependence on chemical fertiliser

Keywords

Nutrient, Amaranthus, Organic manure, Foliar nutrition, Sustainable agriculture

Conclusion

From this study, it is inferred that the application of one per cent panchagavya as foliar spray at weekly intervals significantly improved morphological characters in green amaranthus. It was also noticed that fresh weight and dry weight were enhanced after the application of liquid manures. The highest dry weight of 410.62gm was obtained in panchagavya treated plants which was on par with vermiwash treated plants. The application of liquid organic manures can reduce the dependence on synthetic fertilizers. Therefore, it can be recommended as an alternate source of nutrients for organic cultivation of green amaranthus and promote sustainable agriculture by reducing environmental pollution

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How to cite this article

Rekha V.R. Nair, Anjitha Das, Sreethu V.A. and Raji Swaroop (2024). Panchagavya: An Effective Plant Growth Booster in Leafy Vegetable. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(7): 256-259.