Influence of Selected Organic Manures on the Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Cluster Bean (Cyamopsis ( Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub)
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Biofertilizer, Cluster bean, Farm yard manure, Micro-herbal fertilizer, panchagavyaAbstract
Organic agriculture is a sustainable and environment friendly production system that offers a wide range of economic, environmental, social and cultural benefits. In the wake of the resources constraints for external farm inputs faced by farmers in developing countries, sustainable agriculture that relies on renewable local or farm resources presents desirable options for enhancing agricultural productivity. The present study was focused on the influence of organic manures such as panchagavya, micro-herbal fertilizer, biofertilizer, humic acid and farm yard manure (FYM) on the germination and biometric parameters ofcluster bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub). The panchagavya soil treatmentrecorded best germination on 7th and 21st days after sowing and in panchagavya leaf treatment on 14th and 28th DAS. The root length on 60th day, shoot length on 30th, 60th and 90th day root volume on 60th day, number of leaves on 60th day, dry weight on 60th day, fresh weight on 60 and 90th day were improved by panchagavya leaf treatment compared to control. The panchagavya soil treatment improved the root length on 30th day, root volume on 30th day, fresh weight on 30th day and vigour index on 30th, 60th and 90th day in comparison to other treatments. The panchagavya leaf and soil treatment improved number of leaves on 30th day. The dry weight on 30th day was influenced by FYM, panchagavya soil treatment and panchagavya leaf treatment. The FYM improved root length, number of leaves, root volume and dry weight on 90th day. It was observed from the study that the treatment containing panchagavya (or) biofertilizer (rhizobium) (or) FYM could be an ideal and suitable potting mixture for better seedling and crop production in cluster bean
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