Judicial nutrient management for sustainable production of groundnut: A Review

Abstract

Groundnut is a leguminous and oilseed crop cultivated throughout the globe due to its excellent nutritional values. Area under groundnut cultivation increased over time though productivity became stagnant and not given the desirable value. Key cause associated with this problem is indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizer which continuously deteriorates soil health and quality. Cultivation through organic inputs is a smatter way to improve soil health but due to population explosion it does not seems a feasible option for developing countries like India. Comprehensive approach should be taken to meet the both end and find a middle way for sustainable production of ground nut over a prolonged period of time. Integrated nutrient management (INM) acts as a bridge between two between two extreme concepts i.e. chemical fertilization and organic farming. INM is getting popular now a days for higher sustainable yield in minimal fertilization. Impact of different fertilizers, organics and integrated approach has been discussed on yield, growth and oil content of ground in this present article through a collective manner.