International Journal of Agricultural Engineering

B. M. Ananda Kumar ¹, Narayan S. Mavaraka ², Parashuram Chandravanshi ³, H. Bhogi Basavarajappa ⁴

Affiliations
1 Extension Education Unit, Agricultural Recearch Station, Kathalgere, Davanagere karnataka, IN
2 Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Navile, Shivamoga Karnataka, IN
3 Department of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry, Agricultural Research Station, Kathalagere, Davanagere karnataka, IN
4 Department of Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Research Station, Kathalagere,Davanagere Karnataka, IN

Abstract

The experiment plants were seven year old (during first year of study) cashew grafts of Ullal -1 variety with row and intra row space of 8x6 m. All soil and water conservation measures significantly increased the growth parameters as well as nut and total yield in treatment of trenches across the slope on four sides followed by preparation of basin around the tree and mulching basin around the tree when compared to control plot (without soil and water conservation measures). Among sub plot treatments, the application of organic and inorganic nutrient fertilizers along with soil and water conservation measures significantly helped in increasing the nut yield(kg/tree) and total yield (q/ha).

Keywords

Water Conservation Efficiency, Soil Conservation Efficiency, Soil Moisture Content, Nut Yield, Total Yield

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B. M. Ananda Kumar ¹, Parashuram Chandravanshi ², H. Bhogi Basavarajappa ³, Narayan. S. Mavarakar ⁴

Affiliations
1 Extension Education Unit, Agricultural Recearch Station, Kathalgere, Davanagere Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry, Agricultural Research Station, Kathalagere,Davanagere Karnataka, IN
3 Department of Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Research Station, Kathalagere,Davanagere Karnataka, IN
4 Department of Agronomy College of Agriculture, Navile, Shivamoga Karnataka, IN

Abstract

The experiment plants were seven year old (during first year of study) cashew grafts of Ullal-1 variety with row and intra row space of 8m x6m. Application of recommended dose of chemical fertilizers recorded significantly high bulk density, less soil moisture content and low water holding capacity. Combined application of recommended dose of inorganic nutrients along with organic nutrient sources recorded low bulk density, high soil moisture content and water holding capacity than inorganic source alone.

Keywords

Water Conservation Efficiency, Soil Conservation Efficiency, Soil Moisture Content, Bulk Density, Water Holding Capacity

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