Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on Growth and Yield Attributes of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)
K. Lalhriatzuali *
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – 211 007, India.
Narendra Swaroop
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – 211 007, India.
Tarence Thomas
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – 211 007, India.
Satya Ranjan Mohanta
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – 211 007, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Research was conducted by using effective management application of Flyash, Azospirillum and inorganic fertilizer with objective to enhance the growth and yield of okra crop. The field experiment was carried out at the research farm of soil science and agricultural chemistry, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj during Zaid season 2022. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with 9 treatments replicated three times. Data were collected on plant height, number of leaves, number of branches, fruits per plants and yield. Results showed significant differences on all parameters such that the best plant height with the most leaves, high number of branches, greater number of fruits per plant and highest yield was registered in treatment with the combination of Flyash 25 t ha-1, Azospirillum 2 kg ha-1 with RDF 100: 60: 50 kg ha-1 indicating that the synergy by Azospirillum, Flyash and fertilizers improved growth and yield. The results are based on one season experiment, therefore further investigation is recommended to substantiate the findings.
Keywords: Azospirillum, flyash, growth, inorganic fertilizers and yield parameters