Effect of FYM and bio-fertilizer on fruit yield and quality in aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) cv. Chakaiya

Abstract

The present investigation entitled “Effect of FYM and Biofertilizer on fruit yield & quality in Aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) cv. Chakaiya” was conducted during February-December 2023 at the Central Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) Which was carried out in Statistical Design adopted for the experiment was (RBD) having three replications ten treatments combinations. The current investigation's findings indicate that the treatment T7 100% RDN of NPK + 10 kg FYM plant-1 + 150 g Azotobacter + 100 g PSB outstands in all the aspects with significant results in Yield and Quality parameters. Quality parameters like Flowering period (31.33 days), Fruits per plant (1817.67), Length (3.93 cm), Diameter (4.37 cm), Weight (44.13 gm), Days to maturity (104.33 days), Yield (81.50 kg) and Quality parameters like TSS (12.53 oBrix), pH (3.99), Total acidity (2.37%), Ascorbic acid (471.47 mg/100 g) which was followed by 75% RDN of NPK + 20 kg FYM plant-1 + 150 g Azotobacter + 100 g PSB. The lowest observation recorded in T0 control. Treatment with FYM, azotobacter and PSB with N:P:K improves fruit yield and quality as compared to the control.