Influence of integrated nutrient management on various mineral nutrients uptake by chrysanthemum

Abstract

The investigation entitled “influence of integrated nutrient management on various mineral nutrients uptake by chrysanthemum.” was carried out at Floriculture Unit, Department of Horticulture, Dr. P.D.K.V., Akola, during the winter season of the years 2014-15 and 2015-16. The experiment was laid out in Split Plot Design with fourteen treatment combinations and was replicated for three times. The treatments comprised of two levels of biofertilizers in main plot and seven combinations of organic and inorganic fertilizers including one treatment of recommended dose of fertilizers. From this study it is observed that, the application of biofertilizers (i.e. Azotobactor and PSB) and 50 % RDF (150:100:100 kg ha-1 of NPK) + 10 t ha-1 VC (50% N through VC) resulted in significantly higher uptake of mineral nutrients by chrysanthemum plants from soil.