Studies on the effect of fertilizer levels and plant densities on yield 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 and yield 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). The fertilizer level of N, P and K at 100: 50: 50 kg per ha recorded significantly maximum seed yield per ha (4.52 q/ha). Among the spacings 50 × 30 cm recorded maximum seed yield per ha (4.29 q/ha). Interaction between 50 × 30 cm spacing and fertilizer level of N, P and K at 100: 50: 50 kg per ha recorded significantly maximum seed yield per ha (5.44 q/ha).