Studies on analysis on biochemical characters of leaf over liquid organic inputs (Panchagavya and Jeevamruth) on maize (Zea mays L.)

Abstract

Organic farming is based on the system-oriented approach and the use of organic liquid product like Panchagavya resulted in higher growth, yield and quality of crops and hence there had been an increasing interest in the use of liquid formulations. The present study was carried out to validate the shelf life of panchagavya and jeevamruth by screening scientifically under in vivo condition using maize (Zea mays). The liquid organic formulations like jeevamruth, panchagavya and the panchagavya formulations with groundnut oil cake and sesame oil as a substitute to ghee were freshly prepared and used for further studies.The maize plants in treatment T1 and T3 increased the quantity of photosynthetic pigments and root oxidation activity than in the control plants. The soluble protein (0.87 mg/g) and total sugar content (11.20 μg/g) improved in T3 and T5 treated plants.