Growth parameters of perennial fodder species as influenced by integrated nutrient management practices in custard apple based Horti-pastoral system

Abstract

A field experiment carried to determine Influence of integrated nutrient management practices on perennial fodders in custard apple based Horti-Pastoral system during Rabi, 2021 at Agroforestry research block, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. The experiment was conducted with two fodder species (C. ciliaris, M. maximus) as main plots and 7 nutrient management practices along with control as sub plots in a split plot design and replicated thrice in between the tree species of 4 years old aged custard apple. Results revealed that M. maximus has recorded significantly higher number of tillers, fodder height and leaf area, SPAD values. And 75% RDN + 25% N through PGLM showed significantly higher number of tillers, fodder height and leaf area, SPAD values which is showed parity with 75% RDN + 25% N through PM, 100% RDF (60:60:40 NPK kg ha-1), 75% RDN + 25% N through FYM.