The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2022;11(2):101-106 DOI:10.31254/phyto.2022.11209

Research Article

Effect of Integrated use of Vermicompost, FYM and Chemical Fertilizers on Soil Properties and Productivity of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Alluvial Soil

Meraj Ahmad¹ , S K Tripathi¹

Meraj Ahmad,S K Tripathi

1. Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Kulbhaskar Ashram Post Graduate College, Prayagraj-211001, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Received: 30th January, 2022 / Accepted: 21st February, 2022

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted during rabi season 2020-21 at the Research Farm of Kulbhaskar Ashram Post Graduate College, Prayagraj, UP to study the effect of integrated use of vermicompost, FYM and chemical fertilizers on soil properties and productivity of wheat in alluvial soil. The experiment consisted of eight treatment combinations viz., T1- Absolute control, T2- 25% RDF + 75% N through FYM, T3-50% RDF + 50% N through FYM, T4-75% RDF + 25% N through FYM, T5- 25% RDF + 75% N through vermicompost, T6-50% RDF + 50% N through vermicompost, T7-75% RDF + 25% N through vermicompost, T8-50% N through FYM + 50% N through vermicompost with three replications in Randomized Block Design (RBD). The results of experiment showed higher grain and straw yield obtained with the application of 50% RDF + 50% N through vermicompost. Maximum plant height, number of grains/spike, test weight and protein content was recorded in treatment T6 (50% RDF + 50% N through vermicompost). The data revealed that maximum harvest index (42.97%) was observed in treatment T7 (75% RDF + 25% N through vermicompost). The soil properties in respect of pH, ECe, organic carbon and available N, P & K were noticed with the treatment T6 (50% RDF + 50% N through vermicompost).