Vol. 12, Issue 2 (2023)

Author(s):
Priya Dhayal, AB Age, SD Jadhao and AA Magdum

Abstract:
The present investigation entitled, “Effect of enriched compost and humic acid on quality and nutrient status of soil after harvest of Safed Musli under inceptisols” was conducted during kharif, 2021-22 at Research Farm, Nagarjun Medicinal Plants Garden, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra. The soil of the experimental site was moderately alkaline in reaction, low in available nitrogen, medium in available phosphorus and high in available potassium. The objectives were to study the effect of enrich NPS compost and foliar application of humic acid on quality of Safed Musli and to assess the effect of enrich NPS compost and humic acid on the fertility status of soils. The results showed that, the quality parameters such as saponin content (%) and saponin yield (kg ha^-1), protein content (%), fiber content (%) and carbohydrate content (%) in roots of Safed Musli were recorded significantly highest in the treatment NPS compost @ 4.5 t ha^-1 + 2 sprays of 0.5% humic acid. Whereas the significant improvement in chemical properties of soil were recorded in the same treatment which was found at par with the application NPS compost @ 3.0 t ha^-1 + 2 sprays of 0.5% humic acid.