Studies on the effect of fertilizer levels and plant densities on growth of Ambrette (Abelmoschus moschatus Medic.)

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted at herbal garden, College of Horticulture, Dr. Y. S. R Horticultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad during the year 2010-2011 on Studies on the effect of fertilizer levels and plant densities on growth of Ambrette (Abelmoschus moschatus Medic.). The experiment was laid out in Split Plot Design with nine treatments and four replications. It consisted of three different spacings as one factor (50 × 30 cm, 50 × 40 cm, 50 × 50 cm) and three different fertilizer levels as another factor (75-50-40 NPK kg/ha, 100-50-50 NPK kg/ha, 125-50-60 NPK kg/ ha). Among the interaction of spacings and fertilizer levels the combination of spacing at 50 × 30 cm and 125: 50: 60 NPK kg/ha recorded maximum plant height (42.53 cm) and maximum internodal length (4.03 cm). Interaction of fertilizer level of N P and K at 100: 50: 50 kg per ha recorded maximum leaf area (6305.54 cm2).