Effect of different levels of inorganic fertilizers and NPK liquid consortia on soil health and yield attributes of green gram (Vigna radiata L.) Var moong Samrat 139

Abstract

The experiment was conducted to access the “Effect of different levels of NPK fertilizers and Liquid consortia on soil health and yield attributes of green gram (Vigna radiata L.) var. Samrat-139” on central research farm in Sam Higginbottom University of Agricultural, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj. The experiment was laid out in factorial randomized block design with three levels of NPK Fertilizers (0%,50%and100%) and three levels of liquid consortia (0%,50% and 100%). The results showed that the soil properties, growth and yield of green gram were significantly affected by the application of different levels of NPK and Liquid consortia. The highest growth and yield were observed in T9 [NPK @100% + Liquid consortia @100%], followed by T6 [NPK @50% + Liquid consortia @100%], whereas the lowest growth and yield observed in T1 [NPK @0% + Liquid consortia @ 0%]. The combined application of NPK and Liquid consortia significantly improved soil properties, including decrease in pH, and an increase in percentage pore space, water holding capacity, available Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium. Therefore, it is recommended to use a combination of NPK and Liquid consortia to improve soil health and enhance green gram growth and yield.