Effect of Organic Manures and Biofertilizers on Yield Attributes, Yield and Economics of Mung Bean (Vigna radiata)
Anjali Kalson
School of Agriculture, OM Sterling Global University, Hisar - 125005, Haryana, India.
Nasir Ahmad Qazizadah *
School of Agriculture, OM Sterling Global University, Hisar - 125005, Haryana, India.
Pavitra P.V
School of Agriculture, OM Sterling Global University, Hisar - 125005, Haryana, India.
Mamta Khaiper
School of Agriculture, OM Sterling Global University, Hisar - 125005, Haryana, India.
Khatera Qane
Department of Soil Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004, Haryana, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: Pulses are significant in India's agricultural economy not only for their worth as human food, but also for animals because of their high protein content. Pulses have unique ability of maintaining and restoring soil fertility through biological nitrogen fixation as well as addition of ample amount of residues to the soil. Mung bean, also known as green gram (Vigna radiata) is a small green, and cylindrical-shaped legume that is widely cultivated in various parts of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Methods: The present study was carried out during the summer season of 2024 at Research Farm, School of Agriculture, OM Sterling Global University, Hisar. Seven treatment combinations comprising organic manures and biofertilizers were tested in randomized block design in three replications.
Result: The results revealed that the yield and yield attributes viz., number of pods per plant (15.90), length of pod per plant (10.76 cm), number of seed per pod (11.05), 1000 grain weight per plant (37.00 g) and seed yield (1197 kg ha-1); Economics viz., gross returns (128212 ₹ ha-1), cultivation (43823 ₹ ha-1), net returns (86189 ₹ ha-1) and benefit-cost ratio (3.05) were maximum in the treatment of Jeevamrutha @ 3000 l ha-1 through three splits at sowing, 30 and 45 DAS + Rhizobium +PSB. Whereas, significantly minimum for all above parameters were recorded under control.
Keywords: Mung bean, organic manures, biofertilizers, yield attributes, yield and economics