Influence of photosynthetic bacteria and Biochar on the growth, yield and quality of broccoli (Brassica olearacea var. italica)

Abstract

The increase in use of chemical fertilizers and non-renewable resources in agriculture is increasing the environmental concerns. In this report we reviewed the work concerning the use of biochar for soil amendment and photosynthetic bacteria (Rhodopseudomonas palustris) as biofertilizer targeting the growth, yield and quality parameters on the crop broccoli (Brassica oleracea var italica). The experiment was carried out in a Randomized block design consisting of 10 treatments each replicated thrice using only biochar, photosynthetic bacteria and vermicompost to find out the best combination of bichar and PSB. Among the treatments T2 had the best overall growth, yield and quality and lowest was reported on T0 (Control).