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- Influence of FYM and Irrigation Frequency on Yield, Vitamin and Mineral Contents of Organic Cabbage (Brassica oleracea Var. Capitata)
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1 Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Regional Research Station, Madhopur, West Champaran (Bihar), IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (CIAH), Panchmahal (Gujarat), IN
3 Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Agricultural Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.), IN
1 Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Regional Research Station, Madhopur, West Champaran (Bihar), IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (CIAH), Panchmahal (Gujarat), IN
3 Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Agricultural Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 10, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 215-221Abstract
A field experiment to assess the effect of organic fertilizers on the growth and yield of cabbage was conducted at the Research farm of Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi (U.P.). A Randomized Block Design with four level of FYM replicated three times was used in the experiment. Neem seed kernel extract (NSKE) 4 per cent was sprayed at the advent of insect pest infestation. In addition to marketable yields, cabbage leaves were digested and analyzed for 11 macro- and micronutrients. Vitamins C and E of mature crops were evaluated by high performance liquid chromatography. Soil samples were also taken at harvest, extracted with suitable extractant solution and analyzed for essential nutrients. Application of different level of FYM had varying effects on the growth and yield of cabbage. Effect of FYM was better in both the cabbage variety with respect to their variables measured, i.e. height, marketable head weight, and yield per ha. These findings can be explained in terms of the availability, especially, of the macro-nutrients in each of the treated plots. The impact of irrigation frequency on yield is transparent. We conclude that irrigation frequency had a significant bearing on yield.Keywords
Organic, Cabbage, Farm Yard Manure, Growth, Irrigation Frequency, Yield, Vitamins.References
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- Response of Pea (Pisum sativum L.) to Rhizobium Inoculation and Nitrogen Application in Soils of North East Alluvial Plains of Bihar
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1 Regional Research Station, Madhopur, West Champaran (Bihar), IN
2 Regional Research Station (R.R.S.), Agwanpur, Saharsa (Bihar), IN
1 Regional Research Station, Madhopur, West Champaran (Bihar), IN
2 Regional Research Station (R.R.S.), Agwanpur, Saharsa (Bihar), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 10, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 252-258Abstract
Among legumes, pea (Pisum sativum L.) is the second most important legume, which is widely used both in human nutrition and as fodder. Currently, pre-sowing inoculation of pea seeds is a promising treatment and is one of agronomic solutions for sustainable agriculture. As per the objective of the research, to determine the effects of Rhizobium inoculation and different levels of nitrogen on the yield potential and growth attributes of pea, the research was conducted in Split Plot Design with 3 replications, at Research farm of RRS, Agwanpur, Saharsa. Nitrogen application had significant effect on the plant height, number of branches, ischolar_main and shoot dry weight, number of nodules, seed yield, biomass yield, harvest index, number of pods, as well as crude protein rate of seeds in both years. Plant height, number of pods, harvest index, number of nodules, crude protein rate and ischolar_main dry weight were higher with application of 20 kg N ha-1 while seed yield, shoot dry weight and number of branches were higher with application of 60 kg N ha-1, in the 2 seasons. The lowest values related to these parameters were obtained from the control treatment. Inoculation treatment had also significant effect on the all parameters investigated in both the years. The highest values regarding these parameters were obtained from inoculated plants, whereas the lowest values were obtained from the un-inoculated plants. Interactions of nitrogen and inoculation had significant effects on the all parameters investigated, except for number of nodules in 2009- 2010 and crude protein rate of seeds in both years. The highest seed yield was obtained under treatment 20 kg N ha-1+ inoculation with 1654.3 and 1625.0 kg ha-1 in 2009-10 and 2010-11, respectively.Keywords
Pea, Rhizobium, Nitrogen, Nodulation, Yield.References
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- Spatial Distribution of Macro- and Micro- Nutrients in Soils of Saharsa District of Bihar
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1 Regional Research Station, Madhopur, West Champaran (Bihar), IN
1 Regional Research Station, Madhopur, West Champaran (Bihar), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 10, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 276-282Abstract
The soils samples (0-30 cm depth) were collected from ten block of Saharsa district. The study of macro- and micro-nutrients of some soils of the district was carried out to assess the soil fertility and micro- nutrient status and their relationship with each other. Soils were analyzed for DTPA extractable Zn, Cu, Mn, Fe and hot water extractable B in relation to chemical properties of soils. The mean values for DTPA-extractable Zn, Cu, Mn, Fe and hot water extractable B were 2.36, 1.52, 113.93, 766.03 and 0.10 mg kg-1, respectively. The mean values of available N, P2O5, K2O and SO4-S were 382.04, 38.31, 208.86 and 22.65 kg ha-1, respectively. Distribution of micronutrients cations were influenced positively by pH, EC and organic carbon content of the soil. Results indicated that the micro- nutrient cations were significantly correlated with each other, suggesting about the dynamic equilibrium among them.Keywords
Soil Fertility, Macro- and Micro-Nutrients, Soil Reaction, DTPA.References
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- Constraints to Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea Var. capitata L.) Production in Peri-Urban Area of Saharsa District in Bihar
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1 Regional Research Station, Madhopur, West Champaran (Bihar), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Economics, Mandan Bharti Agriculture College, Agwanpur, Saharsa (Bihar), IN
1 Regional Research Station, Madhopur, West Champaran (Bihar), IN
2 Department of Agricultural Economics, Mandan Bharti Agriculture College, Agwanpur, Saharsa (Bihar), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 11, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 297-306Abstract
Vegetables are the integral part of the balanced diet of human since time immemorial. Globally, the role of vegetables has been recognized in solving the problem of food and nutritional security. A survey conducted to assemble baseline information on farming practices to cabbage production in peri-urban area of Saharsa district.Structured questionnaires used to elicit information from cabbage farmers, where cabbage is intensively produced. The level of education among the growers was low as only 6.67 per cent had secondary education. Majority of the growers (68%) did not own the lands, thus, resulting in approximately 65 per cent of them cultivating less than one acre of cabbage. Majority of cabbage farmers (61.67 %) planted cabbage on raised beds. Cabbage production was characterized by high use of inorganic fertilizer (NPK). Seventy-three per cent farmers employed the watering cans in cabbage production. Farmers in their quest to mitigate the high insect pest infestation and problems such as wilting of plants, leaf curl and leaf spots resorted to high frequency of pesticides application. The information gathered from this study would form the basis for the formulation of an integrated pest management (IPM) as well as integrated nutrient management (INM) strategy to enhance environmentally sustainable production of cabbages. This would reduce environmental degradation and ensure maximum protection for human well being.Keywords
Constraints, Cabbage, Pests, IPM.References
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- Response of Biofertilizers on Biomass Partitioning Pattern and Yield of Pea (Pisum sativum L.)
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1 Regional Research Station, Agwanpur, Saharsa (Bihar), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 9, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 221-225Abstract
Among legumes, pea (Pisum sativum L.) is the second most important grain legume, which is widely used in human nutrition. The yield potential of cultivars is one of the major factors that determine the use of vegetable pea. Currently, pre-sowing inoculation of pea seeds is a promising treatment and is one of agronomic solutions for sustainable agriculture development. The research was based on the precise field experiment, conducted in three replicates and carried out in the experimental field. The examined inoculants were applied during sowing. The presented results of the studies on the symbiotic nitrogen fixation and phosphate solubilizers by leguminous plants indicate that the productivity of pea was positively affected by the application of microbial inoculants. The supplementation of live inoculums of Rhizobium, Azotobacter, Azospirillum and phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) in the rhizosphere of pea can significantly enhanced the biomass accumulation and yield (27 - 55 %) as compared to uninoculated control. The degree of influence was found to be dependent on variety and preference of genotypes for biofertilizer. A steady increase in ischolar_main, shoot and leaf biomass accumulation from seedling stage to flowering was evidenced in all the three variety. The shredding of leaf biomass was highest irrespective of varieties followed by shoot biomass at pod formation stage, thereafter up to senescence the leaf and shoot biomass was static. A preference to PSB for arkel and rhizobium plus free N fixers for Azad P1 and Azad P3 in terms of accumulation of partitioned biomass were noticed which suggested the use of low cost biofertilizers for higher productivity in pea.Keywords
Biofertilizers, Pea Varieties, Biomass, Yield.- Effect of NPK Uptake at Different Growth Stages of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) for Yield Maximization
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1 Regional Research Station, Agwanpur, Saharsa (Bihar), IN
1 Regional Research Station, Agwanpur, Saharsa (Bihar), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 9, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 265-270Abstract
Maximum N uptake in wheat crop was obtained with successive increase in level of fertilizer, plant population and organic manure application. The maximum N-uptake of 137.64 kg/ha was recorded at harvest with the application of highest does of nitrogen i.e., 180 kg/ha. Application of higher level of fertilizer and organic manure and higher plant population increase the P uptake. The maximum phosphorus uptake of 17.19 kg/ha were recorded at harvest with the application of 75 kg phosphorus/ha. The same way K uptake was also observed to increase with increase in level of fertilizer, plant population and organic manure application.Keywords
NPK Uptake, Growth Stages, Wheat, Yield.- Sustainable Way for Enhancing Phosphorus Efficiency in Agricultural Soils through Phosphate Solubilizing Microbes
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1 Regional Research Station, Agwanpur, Saharsa (Bihar), IN
2 Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Mandan Bharti Agriculture College, Agwanpur, Saharsa (Bihar), IN
1 Regional Research Station, Agwanpur, Saharsa (Bihar), IN
2 Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Mandan Bharti Agriculture College, Agwanpur, Saharsa (Bihar), IN
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An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 9, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 300-310Abstract
Phosphorus is the second important key element after nitrogen as a nutrient in terms of quantitative plant requirement. Although phosphorus is abundant in soils (organic and inorganic forms), its availability is restricted as it occurs mostly in insoluble forms. The phosphorus content in soil is about 0.05 per cent (w/w) but only 0.1 per cent of the total phosphorus is available to plant because of poor solubility and its fixation in every type of soil. An adequate supply of phosphorus during early phase of plant development is important for laying down the primordia of plant parts. It plays significant role in ischolar_main ramification, thereby imparting vitality to plant. It also helps in seed formation and in early maturation of crops. Poor availability or deficiency of phosphorus markedly reduces plant size and growth. Phosphorus accounts about 0.2 - 0.8 per cent of the plant dry weight. To satisfy crop requirements, phosphorus is usually added to soil as chemical fertilizer, however, synthesis of chemical fertilizer is highly energy intensive processes, and has long term impacts on the environment in terms of eutrophication, soil fertility depletion, carbon footprint. Moreover, plants use only a small amount of phosphorus, because about 80-90 per cent of added phosphorus is precipitated by metal-cation complexes, and rapidly fixed in soils. Such environmental concerns have led to the search for sustainable way of phosphorus nutrition of crops. In this regards phosphate-solubilizing microorganisms have been seen as best eco-friendly means for phosphorus nutrition of crop. Although, several bacterial (Pseudomonas and Bacilli) and fungal strains (Aspergillus and Penicillium) have been identified as PSM. Their performance under in situ conditions is not reliable and therefore, needs to be improved by using co-inoculation techniques. This review focuses on the diversity of PSM, mechanism of P solubilization, role of various phosphatase, impact of various factors on solubilization, the present and future scenario of their use and potential for application of this knowledge in managing a sustainable agricultural system.Keywords
Soil Phosphorus, PSM, Solubilization, Biodiversity, Biofertilizers, Siderophores, TCP, Organic Acids.- Ameliorating the Effects of Climate Change through Organic Agriculture System
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1 Regional Research Station, Agwanpur, Saharsa (Bihar), IN
1 Regional Research Station, Agwanpur, Saharsa (Bihar), IN