Effect of different concentrations of organic manures with Azotobacter on seed germination and early seedling growth of Moringa oleifera L.

Abstract

The present investigation was conducted at Dry Land Horticulture Research Farm Sirsod, Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Gwalior during the year 2018-19 to study the effect of different concentrations of organic manures with Azotobacter on seed germination and early seedling growth of drumstick. The experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Design (CRD). All the 14 treatments were replicated thrice. Maximum survival percentage of seedlings (89%) was recorded under T2 (50% Soil + 50% Vermicompost + Azotobacter) and found was significantly superior over other treatments while minimum survival percentage of seedling 74% was recorded under T0.maximum gross return of Rs.1335.00 was received from the treatment of T2 (50% Soil + 50% Vermicompost + Azotobacter) followed by Rs. 1290 under T1 (75% Soil + 25% Vermicompost + Azotobacter). among all the treatment, the maximum net return of Rs. 544.8 was obtained from the treatment T2 (50% Soil + 50% Vermicompost + Azotobacter) followed by Rs. 505.2 under T1 (75% Soil + 25% Vermicompost + Azotobacter). The lowest net return Rs. 381.00 was received under T13 (25% Sand + 75% Sheep manure + Azotobacter). The economic analysis in terms of B: C ratio of all the treatment combinations revealed that T2 (50% Soil + 50% Vermicompost + Azotobacter) is 1:1.68 proved to be the most economic treatment.