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Optimization of Growth and Yield of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) by Supplying Nutrients through Different Combinations of Organic and Inorganic Nutrient Inputs

Author: Savan Patel, Munira S. Mandviwala and M.S. Dudhat

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Abstract

A field experiment was carried out during the rabi season of 2019-20 at Navsari, Gujarat to study the effect of various combinations of organic and in-organic inputs on growth, yield and economics of fenugreek. The results revealed that application of Jivamrut @ 500 l/ha per irrigation (at 1st, 2nd and 3rd irrigation) + FYM @ 2.5 t/ha + 75% RDF recorded significantly higher plant height at harvest (66.5 cm), number of branches per plant (7.28), number of pods per plant (26.25), number of seeds per pod (16.32), pod length (12.55 cm), seed yield (1712 kg/ha) and stalk yield (2935 kg/ha). The application of Bio compost @ 2.5 t/ha resulted in the lowest yield attributes and yield. From the experimental results it was inferred that application of RDF @ 75 % (15 kg N/ha - 30 kg P2O5/ha) along with bio compost @ 2.5 t/ha or Jivamrut @ 500 l/ha per irrigation (at 1st, 2nd and 3rdirrigation) + FYM @ 2.5 t/ha is effective for optimum yield and higher economic returns

Keywords

Fenugreek, Nutrient Management, Jivamrut, FYM, Biocompost

Conclusion

The integration of organic and inorganic sources for fulfilling the nutrient requirements of crop plants is essential for sustainable crop production. Based on one year field experiment, it can be concluded that the fenugreek crop should be fertilized with RDF @ 75 % (15 kg N/ha - 30 kg P2O5/ha) along with bio compost @ 2.5 t/ha or application of Jivamrut @ 500 l/ha per irrigation (at 1st, 2nd and 3rd irrigation) + FYM @ 2.5 t/ha + 15 kg N/ha - 30 kg P2O5/ha (RDF @ 75 %) under south Gujarat condition

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How to cite this article

Savan Patel, Munira S. Mandviwala and M.S. Dudhat (2024). Optimization of Growth and Yield of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) by Supplying Nutrients through Different Combinations of Organic and Inorganic Nutrient Inputs. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(8): 73-76.