Influence of different dose of fertilizers management on growth and yield of Gimakalmi (Ipomoea reptans Poir)

Abstract

The study was conducted in the horticulture of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from March to June 20013 to find out the influence of different dose of fertilizer management on the growth and yield of Gimakalmi. The experiment consisted of four levels of fertilizer, such as F0: No fertilizer, F1: Cowdung: 15 t/ha, F2: Poultry litter: 7 t/ha and F3: Inorganic fertilizer (Urea: 200 kg/ha + TSP: 100 kg/ha + MP: 200 kg/ha). At 75 DAS the longest (25.55 cm) plant was obtained from F3, while the shortest (18.14 cm) plant was recorded from control condition. The maximum (55.56) number of leaves per plant was recorded from F3, while the minimum (36.66) number of leaves per plant was recorded from control condition. The highest (10.69%) dry matter content of foliage was obtained from F3, while the lowest (7.91%) dry matter content of foliage was recorded from control condition. The highest (16.28 t/ha) yield was recorded from F3, while the lowest (12.81 t/ha) yield was recorded from control condition.