Effect of Biofertilizers and Nutrients on Mustard (Brassica juncea): A Review
Devrani Gupta
Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Aniket Kalhapure *
Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Dinesh Sah
Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Arun Kumar
Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Narendra Singh
Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh, India.
AK Chaubey
Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Shravan Kumar Maurya
Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Rahul Verma
Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh, India.
G. S. Panwar
Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This review explores the impact of biofertilizers and nutrients on mustard (Brassica juncea) cultivation. Mustard, a vital oilseed crop in India, faces challenges such as low productivity and environmental concerns due to excessive chemical fertilizer usage. The paper emphasizes the significance of integrated nutrient management, combining chemical and organic sources, including biofertilizers. The study evaluates the effects on various growth parameters, yield attributes, economic aspects, soil nutrients, and microbial properties. Biofertilizers applications, particularly Azotobacter, PSB and SSB, show promising results in enhancing growth metrics, yield, and nutrient uptake. The judicious combination of chemical fertilizers and biofertilizers demonstrates the potential for improving mustard crop productivity while maintaining environmental sustainability.
Keywords: Biofertilizers, economic aspects, growth parameters, microbial properties, mustard, nutrients, yield attributes