Journal of FARM SCIENCES, Vol 22, No 5 (2009)

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Effect of integrated nutrient management on yield and nutrient content by cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum L. Maton.)

M. Dinesh Kumar, K.M. Devaraju, D. Madaiah, S. Shivakumar

Abstract


Field experiments were conducted for seven years (2000 to 2007) to assess the efficacy of FYM in integrated nutrient supply on yield and nutrient content of cardamom. Treatments consisted of FYM and fertilizers applied in 25, 50, 75 and 100 per cent in combinations. Results revealed that application of 100% organic manure in the form of FYM enhanced capsule yield by 34.1 per cent over control. As the proportion of inorganic nutrient application increased, the response of yield also increased. Application of 100% inorganic RDF yielded 188.81 kg/ha followed by 75% inorganic RDF + 25% FYM (144.14 kg/ha). Nutrient content study of two years revealed that potassium content in the leaf was higher followed by nitrogen and phosphorus. The nutrients content in organic treatment was minimum while that of 100% RDF applied plots was maximum.

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