Effect of integrated nutrient supply on yield and uptake of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum L. Maton.)

Authors

  • M. Dinesh Kumar Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture and Research Station, Shimoga
  • K.M. Devaraju Agricultural College and Research Station, Shimoga- 577 204, Karnataka
  • D. Madaiah Agricultural College and Research Station, Shimoga- 577 204, Karnataka

Abstract

Field experiments were conducted for seven years (2000 to 2007) to assess the effect of integrated nutrient supply with Azospirillum and the combination of Azospirillum, FYM and graded levels of nitrogen on yield and uptake of cardamom. Results revealed that application of FYM @ 5 or 10 kg/plant with or without Azospirillum did not influence the yield components as well as yield levels appreciably. Application of FYM @ 5kg/ plant + 75 % recommended N + Azospirillum yielded 163.53 kg/ha similar to that of FYM @ 5 kg / plant + 100 % recommended N (175.42 kg/ha) and FYM @ 5 kg / plant + 50 % recommended N + Azospirillum yielded 141.20 kg/ha similar to that of FYM @ 5 kg / plant + 75 % recommended N (146.34 kg/ha), thereby providing 25 % saving in inorganic nitrogen. Further, FYM @ 5 kg / plant + 100% recommended N + Azospirillum, responded with 186.48 kg/ha but found on par to FYM @ 5 kg/ plant + 100 % recommended N (175.42 kg/ha). Integrated nutrient management treatments recorded higher nitrogen in plants compared to pure organic treatments. Influence of Azospirillum is not that conspicuous on nitrogen uptake by plants.

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Published

27-07-2009

How to Cite

Kumar, M. D., Devaraju, K., & Madaiah, D. (2009). Effect of integrated nutrient supply on yield and uptake of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum L. Maton.). Journal of Plantation Crops, 37(2), 129–133. Retrieved from https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/JPC/article/view/5951

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