Effect of integrated nutrient management on yield and chemical properties of kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum L.) under direct seeded method

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted during kharif season 2023 to study the Effect of integrated nutrient management on kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum L.) under direct seeded method. The treatments consisted of the treatments comprised of T1: Control, T2: 100% RDN, T3: 75% RDN + 25% N through Vermicompost, T4: 75% RDN + Consortia, T5: 75% RDN + 25% N through Vermicompost + Consortia, T6: 50% RDN + 50% N through Vermicompost, T7: 50% RDN + 50% N through Vermicompost, T8: 100% N through Vermicompost, T9: 50% RDN + Consortia, T10: 50% N through Vermicompost. The experiment was laid down in a randomized block design, replicated thrice with ten treatments of different combinations of inorganic fertilizers, vermicompost and biofertilizers. A study was undertaken to describe the soil resources of the investigation field. The residual effect of integrated nutrient management on soil chemical properties like the available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium were significantly higher with application of 75% RDN + 25% N through Vermicompost + Consortia was proved to be the most promising integrated nutrient management practice. The similar results were obtained under yield and yield attributing parameter.