Effect of nutrient management through organic and inorganic fertilizers on Productivity of Pearl millet

Abstract

The field trial was carried out at Research farm of Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jagatpura (Jaipur) to evaluate the effect of integrated N management through organic and inorganic fertilizers on pearl millet crop. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design using nine treatment combinations (Control, 100% RDF, 75% RDF + 25% N through FYM, 50% RDF + 50% N through FYM, 25% RDF + 75% N through FYM, 100% N through FYM, 75% RDF + 25% N through VC, 50% RDF + 50% N through VC, 25% RDF + 75% N through VC and 100% N through VC) and replicated thrice. The result showed that application of application of 75% RDF + 25% N through VC recorded the higher value of growth parameters (plant height, dry matter accumulation and chlorophyll content), yield parameters (number of effective tillers, earhead length and test weight) and yields (grain, stover and biological) of pearl millet and proved significantly superior to rest of the treatments. However, it remained at par with 50% RDF + 50% N through VC, 75% RDF + 25% N through FYM and 50% RDF + 50% N through FYM. Therefore, treatment 75% RDF + 25% N through VC is recommended for higher productivity of crop.