Studies in Growth and development of Onion crop (Allium cepa L.) cv. N-53 as influenced by integrated nutrient management

Abstract

A field experiment was carried out during the rabi season of 2018-19 at experimental farm Department of Horticulture College of Agriculture Parbhani (Maharashtra). Eleven treatments were applied with three replications and laid out under randomized block design (RBD). The result revealed that the application of 50 N Enriched through compost + Biofertlizers + 50 % N through chemical fertilizers + Sulphur + Micronutrients was recorded as best treatment for majority of characters. Therefore basis of present study it is concluded that application of Biofertilizers Azospirillum and PSB in combination with 50% compost, 50% N through chemical fertilizer, sulphur and micronutrient can be suggested cost effective combination for enhanced growth of onion production.